2010 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 21 kg more than 2010 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escape | XJ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
