2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XJ 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 293 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XJ. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 612 | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 612 | XJ |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |