1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 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 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Ranchero | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
