1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1996 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 28 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 572 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, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 1996 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1996 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Carabo | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
