2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2012 Jaguar XJ and 2012 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 781 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XJ | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5252 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 127 L |
