Ford Mustang (1998 – 2004) vs Jaguar XKR (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Ford Mustang is the more powerful of the two, with up to 390 hp against 375 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,391 kg against 1,640 kg. At 4,760 mm, the Jaguar XKR is 107 mm longer than the Ford Mustang.
| Specification |
Ford
Mustang
1998 – 2004
|
Jaguar
XKR
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 390 hp | 375 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 529 Nm | 525 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.1 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 280 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,653 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,573 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,391 – 1,665 kg | 1,640 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

