1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 531 kg more than 1961 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 519 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |