1996 Ford Ranger vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 16 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 405 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Ranger | XK |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
