1968 Ford Cortina De Luxe Estate specifications

1968 Ford Cortina De Luxe Estate data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2490 mm 98 inches
Track/tread (front) 1334 mm 52.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4305 mm 169.5 inches
Width 1648 mm 64.9 inches
Height 1392 mm 54.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 895 kg 1973 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 3034 E
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1298 cc
(79.209 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 62.99 mm
3.19 × 2.48 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
63 PS (62 bhp) (46 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
101 Nm (74 ft·lb) (10.3 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
35.6 kW/litre
48.4 ps/litre
47.8 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
77.81 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Ford carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 977.8 kPa (141.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 324.5 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
70.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
51.66 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
69.27 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.36 kg/kW
32.34 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.MS.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00-13
Tyres rear 6.00-13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 241 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID122023
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Ford Cortina De Luxe Estate added 2004-10-15.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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