1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 90 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 50 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranchero | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
