2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2004 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Lincoln LS. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2004 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XJ | LS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 68 L |
