1965 AC 427 vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | 427 | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 87 L |
