1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1968 Ford Ranchero is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride 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 319 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 819 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ranchero | Floride |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
