1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 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 138 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 67 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Carabo | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |