2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 2007 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2007 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Jaguar S-Type | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
Model | S-Type | 456 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |