1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 859 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 2008 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 250 Testarossa | XJ |
Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 85 L |