2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 829 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition. 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Expedition | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 70 L |
