2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XJR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 554 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
