1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 400 | XK |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2752 mm |
