2003 Lincoln LS vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2003 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2003 Lincoln LS.
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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lincoln LS | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Lincoln | Jaguar |
| Model | LS | XJ |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
