1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F355 | MK V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
