2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 469 kg more than 2005 McLaren F1.
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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ. 2004 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2005 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 2005 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XJ | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Jaguar | McLaren |
| Model | XJ | F1 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
