1996 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 64 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
