Ford Cortina 1962 specs
General information
Model: | Ford Cortina |
Year: | 1962 |
Category: | Midsize family cars |
Manufacturer: | Ford |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1198 ccm |
Max power: | 49.2 PS (37 kW) at 4800 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 90.2 Nm at 2700 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8.7:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 81.1 x 58.1 mm (3.2 x 2.3 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0632 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Passenger space: | 3950 litres (1044 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Drums |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 778 kg (1715.2 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4280 mm (168.5 inches) |
Overall width: | 1590 mm (62.6 inches) |
Overall height: | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2500 mm (98.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 36 litres (9.51 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |