1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 7 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 308 | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
