1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 44 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 144 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Ranchero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Ranchero | A5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |
