1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 355 Spider | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3060 mm |
