2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 673 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK8. 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 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XK8 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK8 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |