1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 198 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK. 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 512 TR | XK |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3442 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
