2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 169 kg more than 2002 Ford Falcon. 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 2002 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |
