1991 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1991 Ferrari 512 TR and 1991 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 60 kg more than 1991 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari 512 TR | 1991 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 512 TR | XJS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3590 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1570 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
