1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 359 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XK |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
