2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2005 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2005 Ferrari 612 and 2005 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8. 2005 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2005 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 612 | XK8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |