1986 Maserati 420 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 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 (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1986 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 675 kg more than 1986 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati 420 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Maserati | Jaguar |
| Model | 420 | XK |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2752 mm |
