2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (450 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XK weights approximately 599 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150. 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, 1999 Jaguar XK (604 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | F-150 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 604 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
