2003 Jaguar R Coupe vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar R Coupe would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar R Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1056 kg more than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe.
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 Jaguar R Coupe (525 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 2003 Jaguar R Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar R Coupe | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | R Coupe | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 72 L |
