2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2012 Ford Mustang and 2012 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (305 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (271 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF.
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 Jaguar XF (600 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang. 2012 Jaguar XF 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. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Mustang | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | XF |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 379 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
