2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 6 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 411 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |