1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 450 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, 1981 Ford Capri (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Capri |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 58 L |
