2011 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 126 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mustang. 2010 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Mustang | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Mustang | XK |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1627 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1321 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |