2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 820 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 1991 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XJS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 82 L |
