1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (197 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2300 mm |