1960 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 51 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 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 198 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1960 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 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 | 187 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |
