1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 277 kg more than 1969 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, 1948 Ford Prefect (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2390 mm |
