2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1973 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 33 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Spark (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 133 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Spark | 1973 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Spark | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |