1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1968 Ford Ranchero is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 615 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Ranchero | 8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
