2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Think Neighbor 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 41 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think Neighbor should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 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 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Think Neighbor | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
