1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 8 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Mustang | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XKR |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2920 mm |
