1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1968 Ford Ranchero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac 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 247 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranchero | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
