1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 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 145 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 265 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Ranchero | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Ranchero | Town Car |
Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |