2001 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 920 kg more than 2001 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jaguar XK | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | F-150 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 411 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 136 L |