2012 Jaguar XF vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2012 Jaguar XF and 2012 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XF. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XF | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4961 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2908 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 142 L |
