2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 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 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 197 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. 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, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (412 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK8 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1845 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |