2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (687 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1066 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
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 S-Type (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 687 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
