2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK 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 XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK 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 1191 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XK. 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 XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK 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 XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Five Hundred | XK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |