1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (251 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 369 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F40 | XK |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
