1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 1966 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Ghibli (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 68 kg more than 1966 Maserati Ghibli.
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 Jaguar XJR | 1966 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJR | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 3979 cc | 4709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2560 mm |