Ford Mustang vs. Jaguar F-TYPE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Mustang and Jaguar F-TYPE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Mustang and the Jaguar F-TYPE.
When we compare the Ford Mustang's and the Jaguar F-TYPE's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Jaguar F-TYPE has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Mustang's and the Jaguar F-TYPE's specifications and ratings, the Ford Mustang is a better car than the Jaguar F-TYPE.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford Mustang's price is between $39,751 and $64,880, with the Jaguar F-TYPE priced between $86,329 and $124,700.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Mustang loses 43.5 percent of its value and the Jaguar F-TYPE loses 47.5 percent of its value. This means the Ford Mustang retains 4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jaguar F-TYPE.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Mustang is 7.8 out of 10 while the Jaguar F-TYPE's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Ford Mustang being ranked 4 out of 9 Best Convertibles and the Jaguar F-TYPE being ranked 15 out of 27 Best Luxury Convertibles.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Mustang is 7.8 out of 10. For the Jaguar F-TYPE the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Ford Mustang a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jaguar F-TYPE.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Mustang’s base engine makes 315 horsepower, and the Jaguar F-TYPE base engine makes 444 horsepower. The Mustang is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The F-TYPE is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. This gives the Ford Mustang the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jaguar F-TYPE. The Mustang uses regular unleaded, and the F-TYPE uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,751 - $64,880
Starting MSRP:
$39,020
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$86,329 - $124,700
Starting MSRP:
$79,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$102,671
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$46,440 - $273,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$53,095
Price Range:
$38,893 - $64,667
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,174
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,240
# Good or Great Deals:
247
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$126,819
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$63,681 - $273,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
713
# Good or Great Deals:
1
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,297
Depreciation %:
44.3%
Resale Value $:
$21,723
Residual Value %:
55.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
23.9% - 44.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$38,292
Depreciation %:
47.9%
Resale Value $:
$41,608
Residual Value %:
52.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
30.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9% - 50.9%
Ford Mustang Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Jaguar F-TYPE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Mustang
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar F-TYPE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.1 - 17.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 13.4
Ford Mustang Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
15 out of / 15Jaguar F-TYPE Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 41Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 41Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 41Ranking
26 out of / 41Ranking
33 out of / 41Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Mustang Trim Levels
EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT Premium, Dark Horse, GT
Jaguar F-TYPE Trim Levels
P450 75, P450 R-Dynamic, P575 R75
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
350 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
444 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
428 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.117 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
44.6 inches
Cargo Space:
10.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
7.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3747 lbs
Width:
81.9 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
189.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3785 lbs
Width:
80.4 inches
Height:
51.5 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
103.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/35R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Atlas Blue / Grabber Blue / Vapor Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Dark Matter Gray
Red
Race Red / Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Yellow Splash Metallic Tri-coat
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Satin / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Portofino Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Red
Firenze Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Fuji White
Yellow
Not available
Green
British Racing Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Gray
Space Gray
Beige
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Beige
Tan with Light Oyster Stitching
Red
Mars Red with Flame Red Stitching
White
Light Oyster with Light Oyster Stitching
