2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 49 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
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, 2005 Ford Mustang (326 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
