1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1971 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. 2012 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1971 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1971 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | E-Type | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 132 L |
