2008 Jaguar XKR vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 107 kg more than 2010 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, 2008 Jaguar XKR (561 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang. 2008 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jaguar XKR | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XKR | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 61 L |