1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Opel Agila
To start off, 2006 Opel Agila is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina 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 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2006 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Cortina | Agila |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 42 L |
