1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 2006 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1988 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1988 Ford RS 200. 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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford RS 200 | 2006 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | RS 200 | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 75 L |
