
The famous Ford Cortina car was to become one of fords best ever selling models. Introduced in September 1962 as the Consul Cortina, It was available as a two-door four/five seater saloon in either standard or deluxe forms. This family car was powered by an 1198cc four-cylinder engine that was derived from the Anglia 105E unit, and also like the Anglia the Cortina featured McPherson strut suspension at the front. A four-door model joined the range a month later in October 1962. A 1498cc version was to arrive in 1963, and later that year an estate version was launched along with a GT version of the Saloon and the famous Lotus Cortina was also launched. The model range was revised in 1964 and minor trim and interior changes were made and mechanical improvements included the fitting of front disc brakes. It was at this point that the Consul part of the name was dropped, with the car now showing only Cortina badges front and rear. More than one million Mk 1 Cortina's were produced before the Mk II Cortina replaced the Mk1 in 1966.
Specifications (saloon) |
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Model |
Cortina 1200 |
Cortina 1500 |
Cortina 1500 GT |
Years Produced |
1962-1966 |
1962-1966 |
1962-1966 |
Body Type |
2 or 4 door saloon, or 4 door estate, all steel unitary construction |
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Length |
14ft 1in |
14ft 1in |
14ft 1in |
Width |
5ft 3in |
5ft 3in |
5ft 3in |
Weight |
1715lb |
1750lb |
1750lb |
Engine |
4cyl inline1198cc |
4cyl inline1498cc |
4cyl inline1498cc |
Power |
48.5 bhp @ 4800rpm |
59.5 bhp @ 4600 rpm |
78 bhp @ 5200 rpm |
Torque |
67lb ft @ 2700 rpm |
82lb ft @ 2300 rpm |
97lb ft@ 3600 rpm |
Gearbox |
4 speed all synchromesh - optional auto on 1500 models |
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Driven Wheels |
Rear |
Rear |
Rear |
Brakes |
Drum front & rear until 1964 the front disc rear drum |
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Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
MacPherson Strut |
MacPherson Strut |
Rear Suspension |
Leaf Spring, live axle |
Leaf Spring, live axle |
Leaf Spring, live axle |
Performance (approx) |
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Model |
Cortina 1200 |
Cortina 1500 |
Cortina 1500 GT |
Top Speed |
75 mph |
82 mph |
95 mph |
0-60 mph |
22.0 seconds |
20.0 seconds |
14.0 seconds |
Fuel Consumption |
38 mpg |
34 mpg |
30 mpg |
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