1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 117 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | Testarossa | XJS |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |