2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 571 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Expedition. (395 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Expedition | XJ |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1796 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 82 L |