1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. (246 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. (357 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1970 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1970 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 400 | E-Type |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 246 HP |
Torque | 412 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |