1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 27 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider 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:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Spider | Think Neighbor |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |
