2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 492 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F430 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4309 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
