2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,770 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 87 L |
