1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1182 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Expedition |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 127 L |