1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 512 M | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3483 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3060 mm |
