1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1995 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1995 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 339 kg more than 1995 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1995 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJS | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
