1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2013 Jaguar XK. (503 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2013 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 704 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XK. (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F40 | XK |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2752 mm |
