2001 Ford Econovan vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Econovan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Econovan would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 290 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2005 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. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Econovan | XJ |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 525 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2920 mm |