2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 296 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK8 | Taurus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |