1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo 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 107 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo weights approximately 263 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Carabo | Escort |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 41 L |
