2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 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 926 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK8 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
