2002 Ferrari Rossa vs. 2002 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2002 Ferrari Rossa and 2002 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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 Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8. 2002 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Rossa has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Rossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari Rossa | 2002 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | Rossa | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 75 L |
