1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XK | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 615 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |