2000 Jaguar XK vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2000 Jaguar XK and 2000 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XK weights approximately 178 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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jaguar XK | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
