1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 240 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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 XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ220 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
