2000 Jaguar XKA vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XKA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XKA would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XKA (466 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XKA should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Jaguar XKA.
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 XKA (843 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2000 Jaguar XKA has manual transmission. 2000 Jaguar XKA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Jaguar XKA | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XKA | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 466 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 843 Nm | 369 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |