1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 20 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 147 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 209 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranchero | 944 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
