Compare the2024 Jaguar F-TypeVS 2024 Ford Mustang

The F-Type offers all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Mustang doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the F-Type and the Mustang have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The F-Type comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Mustang’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

The F-Type’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Mustang’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the F-Type for 5 years and 60,000 miles. Jaguar will pay for oil changes, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Mustang.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Jaguar vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jaguar above average in initial quality. With 16 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is rated below average.

The F-Type has more powerful engines than the Mustang:

On the EPA test cycle the F-Type gets better mileage than the Mustang Fastback:

On the EPA test cycle the F-Type gets better mileage than the Mustang Convertible:

The F-Type has 2.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Mustang (18.5 vs. 16 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

All wheel drive, available in the F-Type, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Ford Mustang is not available with all wheel drive.

For better stopping power the F-Type’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the Mustang:

For better traction, the F-Type has larger tires than the Mustang (F:265/35R20 & R:305/30R20 vs. 235/55R17).

The F-Type’s 265/35R20 front and 305/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Mustang EcoBoost’s standard 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the F-Type has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Mustang EcoBoost. The Mustang’s largest wheels are only 19-inches.

The F-Type’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Mustang doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

The F-Type is 1 foot, 1.4 inches shorter than the Mustang, making the F-Type easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces. The F-Type is 1 foot, 1.7 inches shorter than the Mustang Dark Horse.

The F-Type Coupe has a much larger trunk than the Mustang Fastback (14.4 vs. 13.3 cubic feet).

Unlike the driver-only memory seat and mirrors optional at extra cost in the Mustang Premium, the F-Type has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The F-Type’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Ford only offers heated mirrors on the Mustang Premium.

When the F-Type is put in reverse, the passenger rearview mirror tilts from its original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirror into its original position. The Mustang’s mirror doesn’t automatically adjust for backing.

The F-Type’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Mustang offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The F-Type has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning costs extra on the Mustang.

The F-Type’s optional Park Assist can parallel park by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Mustang doesn’t offer an automated parking system.