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Ford Cortina Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1979–1982) — Fifth Generation

The fifth-generation Ford Cortina is a practical family car in sedan and five-door estate form. You get a conventional layout aimed at commuting, school runs and longer weekend trips.

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Ford Cortina Engines and Transmissions

Powertrain options pair a Ford Cortina engine with a manual or automatic transmission and a rear-drive drivetrain. The 1.3 MT sedan is a modest everyday example, while 2.3 MT and 2.3 AT sedans give you more pull and a choice of gearbox.

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
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	114 hp	83 kW	177 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	114 hp	83 kW	177 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1294 cm³	61 hp	44 kW	92 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
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	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
4.1 AT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Automatic	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
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	114 hp	83 kW	177 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2294 cm³	114 hp	83 kW	177 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1294 cm³	61 hp	44 kW	92 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
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	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
4.1 AT	Gasoline	4093 cm³	109 hp	80 kW	221 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Ford Cortina Dimensions

Sedan — Ford Cortina Dimensions

Sedan Ford Cortina Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
2.3 MT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
2.3 AT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
1.3 MT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
2.0 MT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
2.0 AT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
3.3 MT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
3.3 AT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
4.1 MT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
4.1 AT	4341 mm	1707 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm

Estate 5-door — Ford Cortina Dimensions

Estate 5-door Ford Cortina Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
2.3 MT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
2.3 AT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
1.3 MT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
2.0 MT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
2.0 AT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
3.3 MT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
3.3 AT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
4.1 MT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm
4.1 AT	4440 mm	1712 mm	1321 mm	2578 mm