2008 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2008 Ford F-350 and 2008 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8. 2008 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 2008 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | F-350 | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 71 L |
