2001 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XK | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
