1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 20 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 50 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 400 | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |
