1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 40 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 207 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 458 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranchero | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
