1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 38 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 134 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 250 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ranchero | CLS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 92 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 | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
