2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 734 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | E-250 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
