1968 Ford Ranchero vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 45 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 Ford Ranchero. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin DB9. (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Ranchero | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ranchero | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2745 mm |
