2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Ferrari California.
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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
| Model | XK | California |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
