1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (225 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1988 Jaguar XJS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 400 | XJS |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |