1994 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Mustang | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XF |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
