1995 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 459 kg more than 1995 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XJ |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 470 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 574 Nm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3032 mm |