1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 245 kg more than 1962 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, 1956 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2220 mm |
