2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2009 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJR. (505 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJR.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar XJR 2009 Ford Falcon
Make Jaguar Ford
Model XJR Falcon
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3995 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 387 HP
Torque 505 Nm 520 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1868 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 68 L


 

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