1953 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1953 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1953 Jaguar XK.
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 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Jaguar XK. (291 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Jaguar XK | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 132 L |
