1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 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 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 125 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
