1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 349 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
