1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Jaguar XK8

To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (291 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 723 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.

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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm). This means 1997 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 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 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.

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