1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1959 Ford Escort
To start off, 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Escort (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Escort weights approximately 257 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, 1959 Ford Escort (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1959 Ford Escort | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Escort |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 31 L |