2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 303 kg more than 2005 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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3000 mm |
