1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1953 Ford Popular

To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford Popular (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford Popular should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Popular weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 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, 1953 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.

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