1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2004 Ford GT
To start off, 2004 Ford GT is newer by 36 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, 2004 Ford GT (494 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Ford GT.
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, 2004 Ford GT (679 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2004 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranchero | GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
