1965 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (19 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 815 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2950 mm |
