2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 3 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 114 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (321 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XJR |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
