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The Ford Cortina was a mid-size sedan offering sold in Australia for 20 years from 1962 to 1982.
It was almost identical to the UK-built model of the same name, but was built in Broadmeadows, Victoria.
Sitting under the Ford Falcon in the Blue Oval’s line-up, the Cortina was a rival for the likes of the Holden Torana.
The line-up currently starts at $1,380 for the Cortina GL and ranges through to $3,630 for the range-topping Cortina GL.
The price range for the Ford Cortina varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $1,380 and going to $3,630 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Sedan | 2.0L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $1,380 | $3,300 | |
| 1982 | Wagon | 2.0L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $1,980 | $3,630 | |
| 1981 | Sedan | 2.0L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $1,380 | $3,300 | |
| 1981 | Wagon | 2.0L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $1,980 | $3,630 | |
| 1980 | Wagon | 4.1L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| 1980 | Sedan | 2.0L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| 1979 | Wagon | 2.0L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| 1979 | Sedan | 4.1L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| 1978 | Wagon | 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
| 1978 | Sedan | 4.1L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | — | — | |
The Ford Cortina has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 13x4.5 inches for Sedan in 1982.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1982 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1981 | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1981 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1980 | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1980 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1979 | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1979 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1978 | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1978 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Cortina here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
I WOULD buy something else rather than gamble on a Cougar. It was yet another car imported by Ford to fill a hole while it was in an even deeper one with the Falcon. It was a good looker, and I'm guessing that is what got you hooked. It had reasonable performance, though my rating of it at the time was that it was a little too soft. Ford stocks parts and will do for a few years, but will eventually stop stocking them. I would look to something such as a Toyota Celica.
The dimensions of the Ford Cortina Sedan and Wagon vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Sedan | 1339x1700x4413 mm | 147 mm | |
| 1982 | Wagon | 1342x1700x4500 mm | 148 mm | |
| 1981 | Sedan | 1339x1700x4413 mm | 147 mm | |
| 1981 | Wagon | 1342x1700x4500 mm | 148 mm | |
| 1980 | Sedan | 1337x1700x4382 mm | 147 mm | |
| 1980 | Wagon | 1342x1700x4493 mm | 148 mm | |
| 1979 | Wagon | 1342x1700x4493 mm | 148 mm | |
| 1979 | Sedan | 1337x1700x4382 mm | 147 mm | |
| 1978 | Sedan | 1337x1700x4382 mm | 147 mm | |
| 1978 | Wagon | 1342x1700x4493 mm | 148 mm | |
The Ford Cortina is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.8L/100km for Sedan /Leaded for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Sedan | 8.8L/100km | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1982 | Wagon | 8.8L/100km | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1981 | Sedan | 8.8L/100km | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1981 | Wagon | 8.8L/100km | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1980 | Sedan | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1980 | Wagon | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1979 | Sedan | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1979 | Wagon | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1978 | Sedan | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1978 | Wagon | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
The Ford Cortina has maximum towing capacity of 907kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Sedan | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1982 | Wagon | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1981 | Sedan | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1981 | Wagon | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1980 | Sedan | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1980 | Wagon | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1979 | Sedan | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1979 | Wagon | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1978 | Sedan | 907kg | 907kg | |
| 1978 | Wagon | 907kg | 907kg | |
