1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJS | F-450 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 144 L |