1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1991 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F355 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1350 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
