2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 818 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ. 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 106 L |
