1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 52 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa Romeo Carabo (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Carabo | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
