1980 Ford Falcon vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1980 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 410 kg more than 1980 Ford Falcon. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Falcon | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | XK |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
