2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 756 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | E-350 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
