2006 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (197 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 39 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon.
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, 2006 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Falcon | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | S-Type |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |