Ford Cortina Mk III 1600 GT

1974 Ford Cortina Ghia at the Newport Pagnell Carnival

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Ford Cortina Mk III 1600 GT - key facts

First introduced in 1970, the Ford Cortina Mk III 1600 GT ended production in 1976.
60mph was reached in 13.3 seconds.
Maximum speed of the Ford Cortina Mk III 1600 GT was 98 mph.

Ford Cortina Mk III 1600 GT Specifications
From	1970
Until	1976
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	13ft 11in	4m
Width	5ft 6in	1.7m
Kerb Weight	2182lb/0.974ton	990kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1593cc	97cu in
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead cam
Power Output	86bhp @ 5500rpm	85PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output	54bhp/litre	0.88bhp/cu in
Torque Output	92lbft @ 4000rpm	125Nm @ 4000rpm
Specific Torque	78Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Weber
Performance
Power to weight	88bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	9.3 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	13.3 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	19 seconds
Top speed	98mph	158km/h
Fuel consumption	25.3mpg	11km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle Coil spring
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual or Automatic
Number of gears	4