2008 Ford GT vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 40 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, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 110.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
