1975 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 585 kg more than 1975 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 Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Autobianchi | Ford |
Model | Bianchina | Taunus |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 497 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 94 L |