1972 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1972 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Lincoln |
| Model | Bianchina | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2990 mm |
