2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK. (294 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jaguar XK 2010 Ford Falcon
Make Jaguar Ford
Model XK Falcon
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4195 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 294 HP 387 HP
Torque 411 Nm 520 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 68 L


 

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