2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2004 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 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, 2004 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2004 Jaguar XJ (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Crown Victoria | XJ |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
