2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 154 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | F-350 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 90 L |
