1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240. 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 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 348 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
