1958 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 138 kg more than 2012 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Mustang (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | MK VIII | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |
