1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero 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 60 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 517 kg more than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Ranchero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Ranchero | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 86 L |
