2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. 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 287 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (254 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK. 2008 Jaguar XK 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. 2008 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
Model | 612 | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 7.6 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 | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 71 L |