1967 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 12 M (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 12 M weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |
