1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1969 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1969 Ford Ranchero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1969 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 41 L |
