2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 7 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 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 426 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XJ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3931 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1387 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |
