1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XJ is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 45 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2003 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Crown Victoria | XJ |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3040 mm |
