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Ford Cortina
General information | |
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| Model | Ford Cortina |
| Year | 1972 |
| Category | Midsize family cars |
| Rating | 59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1298 ccm (79.20 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1298 ccm (79.20 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 57.80 PS (43 kW or 57 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 91.00 Nm (9.3 kgf-m or 67.1 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-50 miles | 13.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0612 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4450 litres (1,176 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 945 kg (2,083.4 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4270 mm (168.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 1710 mm (67.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1330 mm (52.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm (101.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 55.0 litres (14.53 gallons) |
