The MK5 Cortina - Specification
| Mechanical Features: | |||||
| 1300 OHV | 1600 OHC | 1600 OHC (2V) | 2000 OHC | 2300 V6 | |
| Steering: | |||||
| Type | Rack and Pinion | ||||
| Power Assistance | Optional | Standard | |||
| Ratio | 18.7 | ||||
| Turns, lock to lock | 3.7 | ||||
| Turning Circle (between kerbs) | 32.8 feet (10.1 metres) | ||||
| Turning Circle (between walls) | 35.1 feet (10.7 metres) | ||||
| Engine Range: | 1300 OHV | 1600 OHC | 1600 OHC (2V) | 2000 OHC | 2300 V6 |
| Displacement (cc) | 1294 | 1593 | 1593 | 1993 | 2294 |
| Type | IL4 | IL4 | IL4 | IL4 | V6 |
| Bore (mm) | 81.0 | 87.7 | 87.7 | 90.8 | 90.0 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 76.95 | 60.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2.1 | 9.2.1 | 9.2.1 | 9.2.1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel | 4 star | ||||
| Maximum Power (PS DIN) | 50 | 73 | 90 | 101 | 114 |
| At Engine Speed (rpm) | 5750 | 5300 | 5700 | 5200 | 5300 |
| Maximum Torque (mkg) | 9.5 | 11.9 | 12.75 | 15.6 | 18.0 |
| At Engine Speed | 3000 | 2700 | 4000 | 4000 | 3000 |
| Brakes | 1300 OHV | ||||
| Type | Dual Line Hydraulic | ||||
| Front/Rear | Disc/Drum | ||||
| Servo Assistance | Standard on all models | ||||
| Transmission | 1300 OHV | 1600 OHC | 1600 OHC (2V) | 2000 OHC | 2300 V6 |
| Drive | Rear Wheel | ||||
| Gearbox | Four Speed Manual or Three Speed Automatic | ||||
| Gear Ratios | |||||
| Manual | |||||
| - 1st | 3.58 | 3.58 | 3.65 | 3.65 | 3.65 |
| - 2nd | 2.01 | 2.01 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 1.97 |
| - 3rd | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.37 |
| - 4th | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| - Reverse | 3.32 | 3.32 | 3.66 | 3.66 | 3.66 |
| Automatic | |||||
| - 1st | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.47 | |
| - 2nd | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | |
| - 3rd | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| - Reverse | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.11 | |
| Rear Axle Ratio | |||||
| - Saloon | 4.44 | 3.78 | 3.89 | 3.45 | 3.44 |
| - Estate Car | 4.11 | 3.89 | 3.75 | 3.44 | |
| Clutch diameter (ins) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Suspension: | 1300 OHV | 1600 OHC | 1600 OHC (2V) | 2000 OHC | 2300 V6 |
| Front | Independent. Shot and long arms,
coil springs, anti roll bar. Telescopic shock absorbers (gas filled with 'S' Pack |
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| Rear | Four bar link, variable rate coil
springs, anti roll bar. Gas filled, telescopic shock absorbers. |
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| Electrics: | 1300 OHV | 1600 OHC | 1600 OHC (2V) | 2000 OHC | 2300 V6 |
| Battery - type | Lead Acid | ||||
| - voltage | 12 volt negative earth | ||||
| - capacity | |||||
| - manual | 35 AH | 35 AH | 35 AH | 44 AH | 44 AH |
| - automatic | 44 AH | 55 AH | 44 AH | 55 AH | |
| Alternator | 45 Amp | ||||
| Electronic Breakerless Ignition |
standard |
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| Capacities | 1300 OHV | 1600 OHC | 1600 OHC (2V) | 2000 OHC | 2300 V6 |
| Oil (with filter) | 6.6 pints (3.75 litres) |
6.6 pints (3.75 litres) |
6.6 pints (3.75 litres) |
6.6 pints (3.75 litres) |
7.9 pints (4.5 litres) |
| Gearbox Oil (manual) | 1.75 pints (1.0 litre) |
1.75 pints (1.0 litre) |
1.75 pints (1.0 litre) |
2.9 pints (1.66 litres) |
2.9 pints (1.66 litres) |
| Gearbox Oil (automatic) | 11.0 pints (6.3 litres) | ||||
| Fuel Tank | 11.9gallons (54 litres) | ||||
| Service Intervals | 6000/12000 miles | ||||
| Warranty | 12 months/unlimited mileage | ||||
| Cortina Model Line Up | ||||||||
| Engine | Bodystyle | Cortina | L | LS | GL | GLS | GHIA | GHIA S |
| 1300 OHV | 2 Door | X | X | |||||
| 4 Door | X | X | ||||||
| Estate | ||||||||
| 1600 OHC | 2 Door | |||||||
| 4 Door | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Estate | X | X | X | X | ||||
| 1600 OHC (2V) | 2 Door | |||||||
| 4 Door | X | X | ||||||
| Estate | X | X | ||||||
| 2000 OHC | 2 Door | |||||||
| 4 Door | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Estate | X | X | X | X | ||||
| 2300 V6 | 2 Door | |||||||
| 4 Door | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Estate | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Technical | ||||||
| Ford Computed Figures | 1300 OHV | 1600 OHV | 1600 OHC 2V | 2000 OHC | 2.3 V6 | |
| Engine Capacity (cc) | 1294 | 1593 | 1593 | 1993 | 2294 | |
| Engine Type | IL4 | IL4 | IL4 | IL4 | V6 | |
| Bore (mm) | 81.0 | 87.7 | 87.7 | 90.8 | 90.0 | |
| Stroke (mm) | 63.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 76.95 | 60.1 | |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 | |
| Fuel Grade | 4 star | 4 star | 4 star | 4 star | 4 star | |
| Max. Power (PS DIN) | 60 | 73 | 90 | 101 | 114 | |
| At engine speed (rpm) | 5750 | 5300 | 5700 | 5200 | 5300 | |
| Max Torque (mkg) | 9.5 | 11.9 | 12.75 | 15.6 | 18.0 | |
| At engine speed (rpm) | 3000 | 2700 | 4000 | 4000 | 3000 | |
| Performance | ||||||
| Saloon Models | ||||||
| Manual Transmission | ||||||
| Maximum Speed (MPH) | 87 | 94 | 101 | 105 | 109 | |
| 0-60 MPH (secs) | 16.1 | 12.7 | 10.9 | 9.8 | 9.6 | |
| 30 - 50 MPH (secs) | 11.1 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 9.0 | 8.1 | |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG) | 56mph | 37.7 | 39.8 | 39.2 | 37.7 | 33.6 |
| 75mph | 27.7 | 29.7 | 30.4 | 28.8 | 26.4 | |
| UDC | 27.9 | 27.4 | 25.5 | 26.4 | 20.9 | |
| Automatic Transmission | ||||||
| Maximum Speed (MPH) | 90 | 96 | 101 | 105 | ||
| 0-60 MPH (secs) | 15.8 | 13.9 | 12.1 | 11.3 | ||
| 30 - 50 MPH (secs) | ||||||
| Fuel Consumption (MPG) | 56mph | 34.9 | 33.2 | 34.5 | 31.4 | |
| 75mph | 27.2 | 23.2 | 25.7 | 25.2 | ||
| UDC | 26.4 | 25.7 | 24.6 | 21.7 | ||
| Estate Models | ||||||
| Manual Transmission | 1.6 Business Pack | |||||
| Maximum Speed (MPH) | 96 | 96 | 103 | 107 | 111 | |
| 0-60 MPH (secs) | 13.6 | 13.4 | 11.6 | 10.0 | 9.8 | |
| 30 - 50 MPH (secs) | 9.8 | 9.4 | 10.8 | 8.3 | 8.5 | |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG) | 56mph | 37.2 | 37.7 | 39.2 | 37.7 | 34.5 |
| 75mph | 28.8 | 28.8 | 29.4 | 29.4 | 27.2 | |
| UDC | 25.9 | 26.2 | 25.2 | 24.1 | 21.1 | |
| Automatic Transmission | ||||||
| Maximum Speed (MPH) | 92 | 98 | 103 | 107 | ||
| 0-60 MPH (secs) | 16.5 | 14.7 | 12.2 | 11.8 | ||
| 30 - 50 MPH (secs) | ||||||
| Fuel Consumption (MPG) | 56mph | 36.2 | 34.5 | 34.0 | 30.4 | |
| 75mph | 27.7 | 25.7 | 26.9 | 24.1 | ||
| UDC | 26.4 | 25.7 | 25.5 | 20.2 | ||