2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 38 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 251 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1291 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Ranger | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Ranger | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2900 mm |
