1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Ranger (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Ranger weights approximately 835 kg more than 1968 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2840 mm |
