1958 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Prefect (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 308 kg more than 1958 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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Prefect |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |