1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 1969 Ford Ranchero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 125 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Ranchero | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |
