2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 133 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F430 | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
