2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 140 kg more than 1964 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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Ford Mustang | 1964 Jaguar 3.8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | 3.8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |