2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | Mark IV |
Year Released | 2008 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3060 mm |