2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Explorer | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 84 L |
