2008 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Ford Think Neighbor

To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor.

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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor. (175 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Think Neighbor.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 530 2001 Ford Think Neighbor
Make BMW Ford
Model 530 Think Neighbor
Year Released 2008 2001
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2979 cc 1997 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 130 HP
Torque 300 Nm 175 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1608 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 2670 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2870 mm


 

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