2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 405 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
| Model | XK | 458 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 86 L |
