1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 22 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 245 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929. 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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Ranchero | 929 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
