1960 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1961 Ford Zodiac is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 669 kg more than 1960 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 Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 522 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |
