1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 2012 BMW M5
To start off, 2012 BMW M5 is newer by 43 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, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 2012 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Ranchero | M5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1455 mm |
