1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ 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 55 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 119 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Ranchero | XJ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3040 mm |
