2001 Ford Think Neighbor vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 11 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 298 kg more than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Think Neighbor | 370Z |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Type | electric | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 366 Nm |
Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2670 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1170 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |