1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 308 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 308 | MK 10 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 90 L |
