1973 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Sky (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Saturn Sky (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Cortina | Sky |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
