1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | Kensington |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
