1973 Ford Cortina 6 specifications

1973 Ford Cortina 6 data
Applicable to the Australian domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2580 mm 101.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Length 4270 mm 168.1 inches
Width 1705 mm 67.1 inches
Height 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1140 kg 2513 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54 litres 11.9 [14.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.3 litre
3273 cc
(199.731 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.47 × 79.5 mm
3.68 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
258 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.3 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
29.6 kW/litre
40.3 ps/litre
39.7 bhp/litre
0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
78.83 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 1 Autolite carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 990.6 kPa (143.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 545.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
115.62 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
85.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
114.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.76 kg/kW
19.64 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½J x 13
Wheel size rear 5½J x 13
Tyres front B78-13
Tyres rear B78-13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 247 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.92
general
Carfolio.com ID303347
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Ford Cortina 6 added 2012-12-28.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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