1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 37 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 20 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (335 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 175 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Ranchero | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Ranchero | M |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |