1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Rover Vitesse is newer by 16 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 168 more horse power than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Rover Vitesse. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Ranchero | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Ranchero | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |