1962 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-350 weights approximately 446 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, 2009 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Autobianchi Bianchina | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 115 L |
