1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 209 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJR. (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJR. 1992 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XJR |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 89 L |
