1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1955 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Anglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford Anglia (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Anglia weights approximately 220 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, 1955 Ford Anglia (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Anglia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1955 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Anglia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2220 mm |