2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 342 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Expedition | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 535 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |