Ford Cortina 1972 specs
General information
| Model: | Ford Cortina |
| Year: | 1972 |
| 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) |
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