2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2000 Jaguar XKA
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 550 and 2000 Jaguar XKA were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XKA. (466 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Jaguar XKA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XKA weights approximately 110 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 Jaguar XKA (843 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (597 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2000 Jaguar XKA | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | XKA |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 466 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 843 Nm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
