2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XF. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 612 | XF |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1461 mm |