2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 152 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra 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.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Think Neighbor | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Think Neighbor | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |