1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 69 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 1996 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
