1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 348 | MK V |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
