1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 355 Spider | XJS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 82 L |
