2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 64 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Ranger | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Ranger | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
