2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 216 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | S-Type | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
