1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1998 Jaguar XKR and 1998 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
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 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XKR | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XKR | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
