1963 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 1115 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, 1974 Ford Granada (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Granada |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2800 mm |
