2001 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 186 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. (380 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ8 | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ8 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2838 mm |
