1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 43 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 285 kg more than 2011 Ascari A10.
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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ascari A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Ranchero | A10 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 89 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2636 mm |
