1990 Ferrari F1 90 vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1984 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 1984 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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.
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1990 Ferrari F1 90 | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | F1 90 | XJS |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 12750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 505 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2600 mm |