2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (362 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR 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 | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Crown Victoria | XKR |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 541 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |