1998 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 455 kg more than 1998 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Mustang | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XF |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1390 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2908 mm |
