2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (553 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XK | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 374 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |