1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1511 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Autobianchi | Mercury |
Model | Bianchina | Cougar |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 519 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2910 mm |