2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 2001 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2001 Ford Think Neighbor and 2001 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 30 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor.
Because 2001 Ford Think Neighbor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. (151 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 2001 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 2001 Vauxhall Astra 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 | 2001 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Think Neighbor | Astra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
