1992 Ferrari 456M vs. 1948 Jaguar XK

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 398 kg more than 1948 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 456M (540 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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