2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia 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 33 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 290 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Think Neighbor | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Think Neighbor | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
