1992 Ferrari 456M vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS 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 146 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 160 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456M.

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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (440 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS 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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