2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 612 | MK II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2900 mm |
