1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 Superfast | XJS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
