2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 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 98 more horse power than 2013 Jaguar XK. (380 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 20 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 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2752 mm |
