1996 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Ford Ranger. 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, 2007 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ranger | 2007 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Ranger | XK |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
