1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 564 kg more than 1990 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XJR |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 89 L |
