1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1969 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 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 245 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 108 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1969 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 7022 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |