1966 Ford Consul vs. 2003 Opel Agila
To start off, 2003 Opel Agila is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,181 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Agila (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Agila weights approximately 233 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Consul 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 1966 Ford Consul. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Agila, 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, both vehicles can yield 85 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Consul | 2003 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Consul | Agila |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1181 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 44 L |
