1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 540 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Vantage | Think Neighbor |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 175 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |