2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (391 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 455 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar S-Type | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
| Model | S-Type | 458 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
