Ford Cortina 1973 specs
General information
Model: | Ford Cortina |
Year: | 1973 |
Category: | Midsize family cars |
Manufacturer: | Ford |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1298 ccm |
Max power: | 57.8 PS (43 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 91 Nm at 3000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 81 x 63 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0612 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4450 litres (1176 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | 195/50-R15 |
Rear tire dimensions: | E78-14 |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 945 kg (2083.4 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 litres (14.53 gallons) |