2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 507 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2009 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Taurus | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
