1989 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari Testarossa and 1989 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (318 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari Testarossa | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | Testarossa | XJR |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |