1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Crown Victoria | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3040 mm |
