2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2005 Marcos TS
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XK8 and 2005 Marcos TS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Marcos TS. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS. 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, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK8 | 2005 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
| Model | XK8 | TS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2230 mm |
