1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 230 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | Type S |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
