1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 851 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
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 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJR | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 127 L |
