2001 Ford Think vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina

To start off, 2001 Ford Think is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2001 Ford Think. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Think. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 677 kg more than 2001 Ford Think. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Pontiac Catalina 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 1965 Pontiac Catalina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think, 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think.

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