1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 540 kg more than 1979 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (244 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3686 cc | 1992 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2300 mm |
