1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420. 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJ6 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
