1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 549 kg more than 1982 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Mustang | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XJS |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |