2008 Ferrari 599 vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari 599 and 2008 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF. 2008 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 599 | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 599 | XF |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 331 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 69 L |
