2003 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 683 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2003 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XJ | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| 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 | 294 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |
