1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor

To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. 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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang 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.

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