1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 43 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 792 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Carabo | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
