2008 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8. 2008 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jaguar XK8 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK8 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2035 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 61 L |