2003 Ford 427 vs. 2002 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (201 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 2002 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2002 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford 427 | 2002 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | 427 | S-Type |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 582 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 704 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |