1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 24 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 400 | XF |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
