1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 293 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | 420 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
