2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 43 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Spark | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |
