2008 Jaguar XKR vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-450. (399 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-450.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XKR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XKR. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XKR | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XKR | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 142 L |
