2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 63 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 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 | 1662 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
