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Ford Cortina
1970 – 1976
United States
The Ford Cortina dates from the 1970s: Ford built it from 1970 to 1976. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 58 to 99 hp. The lightest version weighs only 945 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1966 – 1970), peak power rose from 76 to 99 hp, and minimum weight went up by 81 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1970 – 1976
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power58 – 99 hp
0–100 km/h23.0 s
Top speed137 – 169 km/h
Fuel economy10.0 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4MT RWD (68 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 58 hp | 23.0 s | 137 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (69 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 69 hp | — | 148 | 4-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 4MT RWD (99 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 99 hp | — | 169 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1298 cm3 (79 ci)
- Power
- 43 KW @ 5500 RPM58 HP @ 5500 RPM58 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 67 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM91 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 85 mph (137 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 23 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155/80 R 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.7 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67 in (1702 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56/56 in (1,422/1,422 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.6 in (2581 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17 cuFT (481 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2083 lbs (945 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1599 cm3 (98 ci)
- Power
- 51 KW @ 5200 RPM69 HP @ 5200 RPM68 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 85 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM115 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 92 mph (148 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155/80 R 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.7 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67 in (1702 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56/56 in (1,422/1,422 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.6 in (2581 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17 cuFT (481 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2116 lbs (960 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1993 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 73 KW @ 5500 RPM99 HP @ 5500 RPM98 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 111 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM150 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 105 mph (169 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155/80 R 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 167.7 in (4260 mm)
- Width
- 67 in (1702 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56/56 in (1,422/1,422 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.6 in (2581 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17 cuFT (481 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2205 lbs (1000 kg)
Length4,260 mm
Width1,702 mm
Height1,321 mm
Wheelbase2,581 mm
Curb weight945 – 1,000 kg
Torque91 – 150 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.
