1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (306 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 195 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Ranchero | IS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2731 mm |
