1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, both 1991 Ferrari F40 and 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. (450 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. 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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F40 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
