1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 818 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranchero | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 98 L |
