1997 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1997 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1997 Jaguar XK. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Jaguar XK | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | F-150 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |