1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 615 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 110.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
