1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 95 kg more than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 412 GT | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3060 mm |
