2006 Ford GT vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 441 kg more than 2006 Ford GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XJ. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2006 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | GT | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 82 L |
