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Ford Cortina
1976 – 1979
United States
The Ford Cortina dates from the 1970s: Ford built it from 1976 to 1979. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 67 to 110 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,035 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1970 – 1976), peak power rose from 99 to 110 hp, and minimum weight went up by 90 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1976 – 1979
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power67 – 110 hp
0–100 km/h15.0 s
Top speed148 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (67 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 67 hp | 15.0 s | 148 | 4-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 4MT RWD (102 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 102 hp | — | — | 4-Speed manual |
| 2.3L V6 4MT RWD (110 HP) 2.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 110 hp | — | — | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1593 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 49.3 KW @ 5200 RPM67 HP @ 5200 RPM66 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 83 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM113 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 92 mph (148 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 172.4 in (4379 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 53.8 in (1367 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/56.3 in (1,440/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.6 in (2581 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 11 cuFT (311 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.47
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2282 lbs (1035 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1993 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5200 RPM102 HP @ 5200 RPM101 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 113 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM153 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 172.4 in (4379 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 53.8 in (1367 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/56.3 in (1,440/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2294 cm3 (140 ci)
- Power
- 81 KW @ 5000 RPM110 HP @ 5000 RPM109 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM176 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 172.4 in (4379 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 53.8 in (1367 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/56.3 in (1,440/1,430 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2487 lbs (1128 kg)
Length4,379 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,367 mm
Wheelbase2,581 mm
Curb weight1,035 – 1,128 kg
Torque113 – 176 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.
