1962 Ford Cortina specifications

1962 Ford Cortina data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2490 mm 98 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1257 mm 49.5 inches
Length 4274 mm 168.3 inches
Width 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Height 1441 mm 56.7 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 778 kg 1715 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 36.4 litres 8 [9.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1198 cc
(73.106 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80.96 × 58.1 mm
3.19 × 2.29 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.39
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
49.2 PS (48.5 bhp) (36.2 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
90.2 Nm (67 ft·lb) (9.2 kgm)
at 2700 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
30.2 kW/litre
41 ps/litre
40.5 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
75.29 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 946.1 kPa (137.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 299.5 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
63.21 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
46.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
62.34 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.51 kg/kW
35.93 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 I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.20 x 13
Tyres rear 5.20 x 13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.12
general
Carfolio.com ID66770
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Ford Cortina added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Ford Cortina models

2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1558 cm3/95.1cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 940 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1298 cm3/79.2cuin 63 PS 62 bhp 46 kW 895 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 93 PS 92 bhp 69 kW 875 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 76 PS 75 bhp 56 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 76 PS 75 bhp 56 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1298 cm3/79.2cuin 63 PS 62 bhp 46 kW 864 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1498 cm3/91.4cuin 60 PS 60 bhp 44 kW 794 kg
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