2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
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 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M 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 81 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Think Neighbor | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
