2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 69 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
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, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK8 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |
