2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (251 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 23 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360.
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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 360 | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 212 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 | 1450 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
