2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 10 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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 (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ. 2010 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | XJ |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 85 L |
