2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
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-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | F-450 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 77 L |