1960 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 231 kg more than 1960 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
