1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 485 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
