1974 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Escort (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Escort weights approximately 241 kg more than 1974 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, 1971 Ford Escort (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina has manual transmission. 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
| Model | Bianchina | Escort |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2400 mm |
