1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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 5 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Ranchero | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Ranchero | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |