1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero 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 64 more horse power than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1975 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 205 kg more than 1968 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 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Ranchero | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Ranchero | XJS |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |