2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2006 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Spark and 2006 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 638 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 2006 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Spark | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 144 L |
