1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 11 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Comet (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 656 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, 1972 Mercury Comet (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Mercury |
| Model | Bianchina | Comet |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 568 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2630 mm |
