2003 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XK.
Because 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | Escape |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
