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) |






















