1984 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Agila (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Agila should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Ford Escort (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 2000 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Escort | Agila |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
