1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Crown Victoria | XJ8 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |