2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 791 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XF | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 2639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 106 L |
