2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 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 148 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mustang weights approximately 150 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 110.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
