1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 526 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJR | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 98 L |
