1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJS | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 88 L |
