1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 163 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600. 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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1968 Marcos 1600 has manual transmission. 1968 Marcos 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Ranchero | 1600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1596 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 762 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2270 mm |