1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Jaguar XK

To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 710 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (420 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 2008 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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