1996 Ferrari F512 M vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F512 M and 1996 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK. (370 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 125 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F512 M.
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 F512 M (719 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (535 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK. 1996 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Ferrari F512 M | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | F512 M | XK |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 7255 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 719 Nm | 535 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |