1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor 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 259 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 119 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranchero | Condor |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
