1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 748 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XJS | 420 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
