2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford GT 40 would be higher. Both 2002 Ford GT 40 and 2006 Jaguar XKR are equipped with a 4,195 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 328 kg more than 2002 Ford GT 40. 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford GT 40 | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | GT 40 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 75 L |
