1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO 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, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TSO. (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Ranchero | TSO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
