1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 17 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 206 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 235 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Ranchero | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
