1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 513 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK. 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 412 GT | XK |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 63 L |
