1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Jaguar XK

To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang 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 140 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar XK. (450 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XK weights approximately 635 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XK. (604 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XK. 1999 Jaguar XK 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. 1999 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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