1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 600 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (175 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Think Neighbor |
Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 175 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2870 mm |