2009 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar X-Type (231 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 629 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Jaguar X-Type (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 2007 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escape | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
