1998 AC Cobra vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 346 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
