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Ford Cortina

(1962 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1962
ModelCortinaIssued until
SerieCortinaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4274 mm / 168.3 in / 168.3 inGround clearance165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in
Width1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.72
Height1441 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inTotal (curb) weight778 kg / 1715 lb / 1715 lb
Wheelbase2490 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 inDry weight
Track front1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1257 mm / 49.5 in / 49.5 inFuel capacity36 l / 8.0 UK gal / 9.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke58.1 mm / 2.29 in / 2.29 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.39
Engine Main bearings3Engine displacement1198 cm3 / 73.1 cu in / 73.1 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity299.50 cm3/cylinder / 18.277 cu in/cylinder / 18.277 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.7 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power36.2 kW / 49.2 hp / 49.2 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque90.2 Nm / 66.5 lbft / 66.5 lbft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output35.7 kW / 48.5 bhp / 48.5 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output40.5 kW/l / 0.902 bhp/cu in / 0.902 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque75.29 Nm/l / 0.659 lbft/cu in / 0.659 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.12

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio62.34 kW/ton / 84.76 bhp/ton / 84.76 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.CS.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Cortina

 
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