1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 102 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 400.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 400 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 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 | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 82 L |
