2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (318 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | F430 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4306 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
