1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 395 kg more than 1952 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 456M | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 63 L |
