1975 Ferrari 312 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 312 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 312 (488 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 312.
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. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 312 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 312 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 488 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 12200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |