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Ford Cortina Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1976–1979) — Fourth Generation

The Fourth Generation Ford Cortina is a practical family car in Sedan 2-doors, Sedan, and Estate 5-door form. You can match body style to how you haul people and luggage.

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Ford Cortina Engines and Transmissions

Powertrain choices include gasoline engines and a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain; selected setups illustrate the range rather than the full lineup. The 1.3 MT Sedan 2-doors keeps commuting simple with a manual gearbox, while 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT pair a larger Ford Cortina engine with manual or automatic transmission.

Sedan 2-doors — Ford Cortina Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Ford Cortina Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1298 cm³	56 hp	41 kW	91 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1997 cm³	87 hp	63 kW	140 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1997 cm³	87 hp	63 kW	140 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	108 hp	79 kW	177 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	108 hp	79 kW	177 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.3 MT	Gasoline	3273 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.3 AT	Gasoline	3273 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 MT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	125 hp	91 kW	289 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
4.1 AT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	125 hp	91 kW	289 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	74 hp	54 kW	117 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Sedan — Ford Cortina Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Ford Cortina Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1298 cm³	56 hp	41 kW	91 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1997 cm³	87 hp	63 kW	140 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1997 cm³	87 hp	63 kW	140 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	108 hp	79 kW	177 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	108 hp	79 kW	177 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.3 MT	Gasoline	3273 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.3 AT	Gasoline	3273 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 MT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	125 hp	91 kW	289 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
4.1 AT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	125 hp	91 kW	289 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	74 hp	54 kW	117 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Estate 5-door — Ford Cortina Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Ford Cortina Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1298 cm³	56 hp	41 kW	91 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1997 cm³	87 hp	63 kW	140 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1997 cm³	87 hp	63 kW	140 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	108 hp	79 kW	177 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	108 hp	79 kW	177 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.3 MT	Gasoline	3273 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.3 AT	Gasoline	3273 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.1 MT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	125 hp	91 kW	289 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
4.1 AT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	125 hp	91 kW	289 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1593 cm³	74 hp	54 kW	117 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Ford Cortina Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — Ford Cortina Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Ford Cortina Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
1.3 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.0 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.0 AT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.3 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.3 AT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
3.3 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
3.3 AT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
4.1 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
4.1 AT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
1.6 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm

Sedan — Ford Cortina Dimensions

Sedan Ford Cortina Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
1.3 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.0 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.0 AT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.3 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.3 AT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
3.3 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
3.3 AT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
4.1 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
4.1 AT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
1.6 MT	4341 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm

Estate 5-door — Ford Cortina Dimensions

Estate 5-door Ford Cortina Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
1.3 MT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.0 MT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.0 AT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.3 MT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
2.3 AT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
3.3 MT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
3.3 AT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
4.1 MT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
4.1 AT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm
1.6 MT	4440 mm	1699 mm	1367 mm	2578 mm