2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 76 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Five Hundred | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |