2012 Jaguar XF vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 563 kg more than 1996 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Jaguar XF | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XF | Mustang |
Year Released | 2012 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 2580 mm |