2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 1971 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 335 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1971 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 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 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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