2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (154 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 108 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
