2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 834 kg more than 2009 Ford F-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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | F-350 | XJS |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2600 mm |