2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 90 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Think Neighbor | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
