2004 Ford Econovan vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2004 Ford Econovan and 2004 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 404 kg more than 2004 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan. 2004 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Econovan | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Econovan | XK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2600 mm |
