2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ

To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 19 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (541 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford Crown Victoria 2002 Jaguar XJ
Make Ford Jaguar
Model Crown Victoria XJ
Year Released 2001 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 235 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 367 Nm 541 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1781 kg 1800 kg
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 3040 mm


 

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