2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2001 Ford Econovan and 2001 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 265 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2001 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2001 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Econovan | XJ |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2880 mm |