1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2007 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2007 TVR Tuscan is newer by 39 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, both vehicles can yield 355 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2007 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Ranchero | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |
