2004 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2004 Ford Escape and 2004 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar X-Type. (193 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 Ford Escape.
Because 2004 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Jaguar X-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Escape (257 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Escape | 2004 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escape | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
