1973 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Prefect weights approximately 205 kg more than 1973 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, 1954 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1170 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2220 mm |
