1990 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 12 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 415 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XJR |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |