1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 44 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 430 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Ford Ranchero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Ranchero | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Ranchero | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
