2002 Ford Econoline vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, both 2002 Ford Econoline and 2002 Jaguar XJ8 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econoline. (198 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econoline weights approximately 710 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econoline. (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econoline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Econoline | 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Econoline | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2920 mm |
