2004 BMW M6 vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M6 | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 110.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |
