2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (360 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (515 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
