2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 41 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Ford Ranchero. (355 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7011 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
