1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 456 | XK |
Year Released | 1992 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 63 L |