1977 Ford LTD vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Ford LTD. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford LTD | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | LTD | XK |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
