1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 154 kg more than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
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.
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1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 512 BBi | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1776 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3060 mm |