2007 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (444 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 102 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (515 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. 2007 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ6 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJ6 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |