2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 1976 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 172 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | 1976 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Think Neighbor | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2950 mm |
