1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Consul (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Consul weights approximately 362 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, 1963 Ford Consul (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1963 Ford Consul | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Consul |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 498 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 65.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |