1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood

To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. (481 Nm). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Jaguar XK 1999 Lincoln Blackwood
Make Jaguar Lincoln
Model XK Blackwood
Year Released 1996 1999
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3996 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 370 HP 0 HP
Torque 525 Nm 481 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1710 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5600 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 3520 mm


 

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