1980 BMW 628 vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1980 BMW 628 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 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 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:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Think Neighbor |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |
