2010 Ford Escape vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1107 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (474 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Escape | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escape | XJ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 82 L |
