2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (202 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 129 kg more than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (244 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2003 Jaguar X-Type has manual transmission. 2003 Jaguar X-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2003 Jaguar X-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Five Hundred | X-Type |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |