2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 361 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (436 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ. 2006 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 2006 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XJ |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 436 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |