1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 382 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | Pinin | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
