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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Ford Taurus. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 223 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus.
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 | 4196 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
