1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 660 kg more than 1963 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 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ferrari |
| Model | Bianchina | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 100 L |
