2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 783 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 106 L |
