1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 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 120 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 216 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranchero | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
