2008 Ford Focus vs. 1950 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jaguar XK weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. 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, 1950 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1950 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 1950 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Focus | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |
