2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. (245 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJ6. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 81 L |
