2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Jaguar R-D6
To start off, 2003 Jaguar R-D6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar R-D6 (230 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar R-D6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar R-D6 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2000 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, 2003 Jaguar R-D6 (500 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2003 Jaguar R-D6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 2003 Jaguar R-D6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | R-D6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 69 L |
