1969 Ford 17 vs. 2000 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Agila (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Agila should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Agila.
Because 1969 Ford 17 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 1969 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall 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, 1969 Ford 17 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford 17 | 2000 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | 17 | Agila |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
