2002 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Ford Think

To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Think. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Think would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Think (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Think should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2001 Ford Think.

Because 2002 BMW 318 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 2002 BMW 318. 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think. (183 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think. 2001 Ford Think has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Think will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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