1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XJR. (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XJR.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJR | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
| Model | XJR | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2649 mm |
