1990 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 308 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-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, 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 328 GTS | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
