2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 393 kg more than 2001 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, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1958 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | MK IX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
