1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 420 kg more than 1988 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | XK |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2752 mm |
