2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 2008 Proton Arena

To start off, 2008 Proton Arena 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Proton Arena.

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 Proton Arena, 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Think Neighbor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 2008 Proton Arena has manual transmission. 2008 Proton Arena 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.

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