1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,701 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford Consul (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford Consul weights approximately 560 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Consul |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
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 | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 47 L |