1973 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 554 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Cortina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
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 | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 54 L |