1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 142 kg more than 1960 Jaguar XK. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Mustang | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XK |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 503 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |