1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson

To start off, 2009 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 856 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.

Because 2009 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Ranchero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (245 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

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