2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2002 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (205 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 612 | 2002 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 612 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
