1998 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1998 AC Cobra and 1998 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 539 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 AC Cobra. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1998 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1998 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 615 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
