2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 110.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2900 mm |
