2001 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 267 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. (380 Nm). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jaguar XJ8 | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | XJ8 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3150 mm |