2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 131 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XJS |
Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |