1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 463 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 412 GT | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
