2001 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 782 kg more than 2001 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2001 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XF |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
