2008 Opel Agila vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Opel Agila is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1978 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Agila. 1978 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Agila | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Agila | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |