1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 41 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 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 599 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranchero | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3610 mm |
