2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 47 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | S-Type | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
