2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2003 Ford Mustang and 2003 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 38 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 (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XK. 2003 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
