1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. 1989 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 365 GT | XJS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 102 mm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |