2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar XK. (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | F-350 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 63 L |
