1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Thunderbird | XK |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
