1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 702 kg more than 1979 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, 1965 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 1965 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | MK X |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |
