1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 500 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 308 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 77 L |
