1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 195 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 85 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranchero | CLK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
