2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 132 L |
