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January 6, 2010
Ranchero vs El Camino: Which Would You Choose?
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
Welcome to the first eBay Motors Showdown of 2010! For this installment we have two Detroit classics from the late 70s, both with awesome two-tone paint schemes. The ’77 El Camino is probably a bit more rough than the ’78 Ranchero, but El Caminos tend to command more money, so I thought it was fair. Plus the old school slots are way cool. Anyway, check out the auctions and then let us know: which would you choose?
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662CHEVYRIDER
Jan 8, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Get da el co…i got one so im choosing it lol..mines look better tho
BlackdExplorer
Jan 8, 2010 at 10:56 am
both ugly but the el camino all the way
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chevyman327nova
Jan 8, 2010 at 9:13 am
el camino ofcourse!
fastisuzu
Jan 8, 2010 at 6:34 am
im a major elco fan and this is prob one of the worst years for body style but it still blows away the ranchero by a long shoot
JoeCool97Formula
Jan 8, 2010 at 2:53 am
Well, I am normally a Ford fan, but that year of the Ranchero is ugly. So I’ll go with the El Camino!
WEBB94
Jan 7, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Ranchero all the way!
rabbit1969
Jan 7, 2010 at 8:06 pm
I would probably drive either one, both would make a good daily driver with a better paint job.
1986MCSS
Jan 7, 2010 at 5:33 pm
im an elco fan but that year was just horrifying, and that ranchero looks butt ugly too so ill choose the elco since im a chevy lover
Chevyboy4
Jan 7, 2010 at 4:06 pm
both are wicked ugly, that was one of the worst years for the elky. but i love elcaminos so i’d have to go with that
retroman
Jan 7, 2010 at 3:50 pm
I love both vehicles, but I’m not a big fan of either of these model years, so I think I’ll do something uncalled for. I’d like to add a third vehicle to the matchup. It may be FWD, but it’s still part car, part truck. It’s a 1984 Dodge Rampage!! Only things I’d change with is remove the vent shades and fender vents. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-Dodge-Rampage-Cool-Little-Truck-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ300382825464QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item45f0362bf8
derkc
Jan 7, 2010 at 3:11 pm
well there both ugly as fuck, and who the fuck would want a car/truck that’s the worst idea ever….i will take moparcrazy69′s 1969 Plymouth roadrunner for sure, the best car ever made in 1969!!!
Maintenceman
Jan 7, 2010 at 2:51 pm
el camino, f**ds suck
PowerTryp
Jan 7, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Tough call, I’m going to have to go with the Ranchero strictly because I’m a Ford guy and they’re both too ugly to actually want.
EL-CHAMO
Jan 7, 2010 at 12:58 pm
chevrolet el camino!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gobbs_stopper
Jan 7, 2010 at 11:33 am
they both suck. but the ford would be my choice
84ElCamino
Jan 7, 2010 at 11:30 am
EL CAMINO All THE WAY!
moparcrazy69
Jan 7, 2010 at 10:16 am
IN REPLY TO “RICETICKET”….. Stop being a jealous hater! I am not hurting you in any way, so mind your own damn business. You can rally people to give me 1 star ratings if it helps you sleep at night. Who really cares what my rating is on Cardomain, I have 17 trophies on a shelf at home that says my car is just fine the way it is.
JubjubW
Jan 7, 2010 at 9:06 am
el camino, my dads got GMC’s version – the Sprint. and its a gorgeous car. and as for the Ranchero… i mean come on…. look at it….
carman101
Jan 7, 2010 at 7:37 am
77 El Camino
StalkerVette
Jan 7, 2010 at 4:28 am
I would need to go with the GT – my brother has her twin without the scoop or buckets (he has the bench seat), and it is a great truck.
RiceTicket
Jan 7, 2010 at 12:51 am
“moparcrazy69″ is here too asking for SOTW??! Are you going to go all over cardomain and advertise your car like a mopar whore? That guy needs a major downgrade of a 1 star bashing
Masso
Jan 7, 2010 at 12:43 am
Noneeee
ILLY-Sase
Jan 7, 2010 at 12:27 am
Camino.
tmonster
Jan 6, 2010 at 10:58 pm
i’m a true ford fan but i have a soft spot for corvettes and el caminos
i would take the meano camino
but don’t tell my ford friends..lol
MallyMalS-3
Jan 6, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Elky. too easy of a choice
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FordRulesAll
Jan 6, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Ranchero easily.
nasshh
Jan 6, 2010 at 8:49 pm
El Camino even tho the 70s werent good to them w/ that design, but those damn rancheros are jus so damn ugly to me lol
Legacy_camaro
Jan 6, 2010 at 8:37 pm
if were talking flat out speed or muscle, the ranchero has a freaking 460 big block, i mean come on. maybe if the camino was an SS it would compete better with it. i might have to go ford on this one. don’t get me wrong i love the el camino, but nither truck was really in its prime during those years. i choose the one with the bigger engine hahaha.
JOEkrispy
Jan 6, 2010 at 8:24 pm
the ranchero broseph. its way ba A$$ and besides that guy is a cardomain member
___nes___
Jan 6, 2010 at 8:08 pm
El Camino I say.
salvador626
Jan 6, 2010 at 7:33 pm
either one
pbr408
Jan 6, 2010 at 7:27 pm
El Camino
ACCORD2HARMONY
Jan 6, 2010 at 6:40 pm
UNDERYOURSKIN fucking hilarious bra n yea EL Camino n proud of it, the Ranchero looks like the el caminos retarded cousin
racerjim
Jan 6, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Ranchero. “El Camino” conjures up images of tall-boy swilling Kid Rock wannabes. The Ranchero is for the guy who has to haul work supplies to the job site- I vote Ranchero.
RavenAegis45
Jan 6, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Well after looking at both there EBay pages I’d have to go with the Ranchero, Just cuz its that much cleaner both inside and out, But I still love El Comino’s. Even the name just sounds cool lol
Bergy350
Jan 6, 2010 at 4:34 pm
El Camino for sure. Come on! Who wouldnt want to show off those swivel bucket seats.
albania_fier
Jan 6, 2010 at 4:33 pm
love the el camino!!
DAVIDFICK
Jan 6, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Ranchero all they way
moparcrazy69
Jan 6, 2010 at 4:10 pm
PLEASE VOTE MY 1969 ROADRUNNER FOR SHOW OFF OF THE WEEK!!!!
Thanks!
IH-international
Jan 6, 2010 at 3:53 pm
THE ROAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UnderYourSkin
Jan 6, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Holy F*ck! they are both about as nice as a kick in the nuts! But if I had to pick it would be the Chevy.
Klassic_1
Jan 6, 2010 at 1:26 pm
El Camino.
PureBusiness
Jan 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm
The Ford;It can haul more and it looks better doing it.
1lowscort
Jan 6, 2010 at 11:43 am
I dig the swivel seats in the El Camino, and the fuel economy gauge is such a throwback to the 70′s, but I will be picking the Ranchero as it is in much better shape and packing a big block. Plus, its a Ford.
johncoyle206
Jan 6, 2010 at 11:21 am
The Ford is in much better shape, I have to admit. But I’m a Chevy guy, and the el Camino has better lines and a 350, so I’m going with the bow-tie. And how awesome is its fuel economy gauge? Got to love it.
hotweelz4me
Jan 6, 2010 at 11:16 am
El Camino all the way. Even though I grew up riding around in the back of my friend’s 77 Ranchero GT (two tone ugly brown!) I still have to go with the El Camino!