2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS

To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 254 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 (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Mustang 1995 Jaguar XJS
Make Ford Jaguar
Model Mustang XJS
Year Released 2003 1995
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4599 cc 3980 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 223 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 556 Nm 377 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3650 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 102 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1734 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 82 L


 

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