2006 Ford Territory vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Territory | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 4194 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 71 L |
