More often than not, when someone sees the Jaguar F-Type for the first time, they right away say “If I’m spending this much on a Jag, why not just go for a Porsche 911. Well, let’s break it down in today’s Face-off-Friday.

The “cheapest” Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet starts at $96,2000 while the “cheapest” Jaguar F-Type Roadster starts at $69,000 (the most expensive V8 Jag starts at $92,000) – that right away should tell you something. What about the specs? Let’s take a look at those as well.

Jaguar F-Type Roadster:

• Engine: 3.0 liter Supercharged V6
• Performance: 340-hp / 332 lb-ft of torque
• Transmission: 8-Speed automatic
• 0-60mph: 5.1 seconds
• Top Speed: 161 mph
• Fuel-Economy: 20/28 (city/highway)
• Price: $69,000

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet:

• Engine: 3.4 liter inline 6
• Performance: 350-hp / 287 lb-ft of torque.
• Transmission: 6-speed manual / PDK
• 0-60mph: 4.8 seconds
• Top Speed: 177 mph
• Fuel-Economy: 19/27 (city/highway)
• Price: $96,200