2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 718 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | E-350 | XJ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |