1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 68 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Ranchero | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |
