1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 10 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 452 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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Carabo | Granada |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
