2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 447 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XF.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Ward | XF |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5377 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
