2008 Ford Territory vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Territory would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 236 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Territory | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1328 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |