1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1968 Ford Ranchero is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect 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 320 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 787 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranchero | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |
