1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 369 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 308 | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 308 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2920 mm |
