1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 24 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 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (318 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 260 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 Superfast | XJR |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 91 L |
