Ford Cortina (1966 – 1970) vs FSO 125 (1968 – 1978): specs compared
The FSO 125 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 81 hp against 76 hp. It has the higher top speed: 150 km/h against 132 km/h. The Ford Cortina is the lighter car, from 864 kg against 971 kg. The Ford Cortina dates from 1966 – 1970, the FSO 125 from 1968 – 1978.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1966 – 1970
|
FSO
125
1968 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1970 | 1968 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 64 – 76 hp | 71 – 81 hp |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 104 – 121 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 16.5 – 20.7 s |
| Top speed | 132 km/h | 140 – 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm | 4,227 – 4,234 mm |
| Width | 1,646 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Height | 1,392 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,507 mm |
| Curb weight | 864 kg | 971 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.