1957 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 645 kg more than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1957 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2590 mm |