2004 Ford F-150 vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 829 kg more than 1951 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, 2004 Ford F-150 (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | F-150 | XK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
