2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (450 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. 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 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 612 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 90 L |
