Ford Thunderbird (2001 – 2005) vs Jaguar XK Convertible (2002 – 2006): specs compared
The Jaguar XK Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 284 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. The Ford Thunderbird is the lighter car, from 1,699 kg against 1,775 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
2001 – 2005
|
Jaguar
XK Convertible
2002 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2002 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 256 – 283 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 361 – 388 Nm | 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 7.0 s | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 220 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,723 mm | 2,591 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,699 – 1,712 kg | 1,775 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.