1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT 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 202 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 35 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 412 GT | XK |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1850 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 |
