1998 Ford F-250 vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1998 Ford F-250 and 1998 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-250. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 1998 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | F-250 | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3040 mm |
