Ford Cortina Production End Date
The Ford Cortina was produced until 1982.
Contents
- What was the Ford Cortina called in Germany?
- Was Ford Cortina a good car?
- Will Ford bring back the Cortina?
- What is the rarest Ford Cortina?
- Which was the best Cortina?
- What is the famous Ford Cortina?
- How reliable is a Ford Cortina?
- What car replaced the Ford Cortina?
- What was the American equivalent to the Ford Cortina?
- When did Ford stop making the Cortina?
What was the Ford Cortina called in Germany?
Ford Taunus
The Ford Taunus is a family car that was sold by Ford Germany throughout Europe. Models from 1970 onward were built on the same basic construction as the Ford Cortina MkIII in the United Kingdom, and later on, the two car models were essentially the same, differing almost only in the placement of the steering wheel.
Was Ford Cortina a good car?
The Ford Cortina was a fundamentally good car. Then Ford Australia shoe-horned a six-cylinder under its snout. The results weren’t great. In September 1972 Ford added a six-cylinder engine to its Cortina model, completely transforming the nimble but not especially quick medium-sized sedan.
Will Ford bring back the Cortina?
With all its merits, and despite the habit some carmakers have of bringing back to life long-gone models, there is no word on the Cortina making a return. This isn’t stopping people from being hopeful, though, and dreaming up a revival of the model.
What is the rarest Ford Cortina?
UK’s rarest cars: 1971 Ford Cortina 1600L Mk3 Estate, one of fewer than 100 left. The Ford Cortina Mk3 belongs to a specific period of social history; one where many Britons regarded Blue Nun and After Eight Mints as the peak of sophistication.
Which was the best Cortina?
For the ‘normal’ models, the Mk3 Cortina was the king. You could have the base model, the L, the XL, the GT and the GXL. Oh, and of course, the 2000E. That’s 400 better than the 1600E before it.
What is the famous Ford Cortina?
In 1977, the new MkIV Ford Cortina appeared in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me. Although the fourth generation Cortina was the best-selling car throughout its production run it is now the rarest Cortina. It’s thought that this could be down to poor rustproofing and how popular this model is with banger racers.
How reliable is a Ford Cortina?
“Cortinas did like to rust a bit, but were mechanically simple and pretty reliable. They were also fixable by the amateur home mechanic.
What car replaced the Ford Cortina?
The beloved Ford Cortina’s controversial replacement: the Sierra at 40. In 1981 Ford announced the imminent demise of the Cortina Mk5 and that its replacement was not only a hatchback, but it would also dispense with the famous brand name that had been a consistent best-seller since 1962.
What was the American equivalent to the Ford Cortina?
But back in 1964, its USDM equivalent would be the Ford Fairlane. While the Fairlane was 5,002 mm (197“) long, hulking sedan riding on a 2,934 mm (115.5“) wheelbase, with a 2.8-litre straight six (145hp) as a base engine (a 4.7/289 c.i. V8 with 271hp was available), the Cortina was a different beast altogether.
When did Ford stop making the Cortina?
Up to and including 1981, the Cortina was the best-selling car in Britain. Even during its final production year, 1982, the Cortina was Britain’s second-best selling car and most popular large family car.
