2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 632 kg more than 2004 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | Sovereign |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 433 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |