2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | F-450 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 90 L |
