2007 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Opel Agila
To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Agila would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila.
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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Agila. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Agila. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Opel Agila | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Five Hundred | Agila |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |