1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2009 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster. 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) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.

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