1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1987 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1987 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1987 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 265 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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, 1987 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 308 | 1987 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 308 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
