2004 Ferrari F430 vs. 2004 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2004 Ferrari F430 and 2004 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,307 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (295 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Ferrari F430.
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 F430 (474 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ. 2004 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari F430 | 2004 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F430 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4307 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 85 L |
