1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1973 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1973 Jaguar XJ and 1973 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Ghibli (332 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1973 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 Maserati Ghibli.
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. 1973 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Jaguar XJ | 1973 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJ | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
