1988 BMW 520 vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 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 1 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Think Neighbor |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |