1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XK |
Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 106 mm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |