2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 272 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. 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 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | XK |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |