1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 31 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 565 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Ranchero | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Ranchero | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 7728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |