2000 Jaguar XK vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2000 Jaguar XK is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jaguar XK | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XK | GTO |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 69 L |
