2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 6 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XJ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 85 L |
