2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1286 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
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 (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
