2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Because 1996 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Five Hundred | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
