1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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 37 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 735 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Ranchero | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
