2010 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2010 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 549 kg more than 2010 Ford Taurus. 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 Taurus. 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 (625 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Taurus | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taurus | XJ |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 337 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 2370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 2105 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |