1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 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 174 more horse power than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 525 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Ranchero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ranchero | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
