1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 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 115 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XJ. 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 358 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Ranchero | XJ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3040 mm |
