2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 347 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR (377 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1990 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Crown Victoria | XJR |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
