2000 Ford Artic vs. 2000 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2000 Ford Artic and 2000 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XK weights approximately 402 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Jaguar XK (393 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Artic | 2000 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Artic | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
