1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 187 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
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 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 512 TR | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3781 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3050 mm |
