2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 2008 Ford Mustang (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |