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And so it is with fashion, and the current obsession with the decade that taste forgot - the 1970s. We've had the clothes, we've had the music, but what about the cars? More to the point, what about THE car of the 70s, the Mk lll Ford Cortina? Launched at the 1970 Earl's Court Motor Show, the Mk lll variant of Ford's family motor started the decade off in fine style, with it's distinctive 'Coke bottle' curves. The growing popularity of Japanese imports sparked a wake-up call to British car manufacturers and Ford responded by offering greater comfort and glamour in its mainstream car range. Paradoxically, the new styling and 'under the skin' technical innovation marked the growing influence of Ford of Europe in independently developing models from its Stateside parent. It was also in mass production in what was then West Germany, under the 'Taunus' moniker, marking a radical departure from the gradual, centralised evolution of previous Fords. The Mk lll Cortina began the obsession with different specification and trim levels, with 35 variations available initially - ranging from the wheezy, threadbare 1300, to the cosseting and sprightly 2000GXL, complete with obligatory vinyl roof. All models offered a lot of car for the money but the 1300 model was always going to be a struggle to hussle along the Queen's highway, and was described as a 'sheep in wolf's clothing' in one road test. The 2000GXL was nearly twice as quick to accelerate to 60mph and had at its heart the remarkably durable 2.0 litre OHC 'Pinto' engine, beloved of generations of Fords throughout the previous Millennium. On the road the Cortina was easy to drive, with admirably light controls, but it suffered from considerable body roll and a very soft suspension setup - hence its popularity as a motorway car. Together with its 'big car' feel it explains why the Mk lll Cortina was never a force in motorsport - particularly with its stablemate, the Ford Escort, already a rallying icon. Indeed, the nearest the Mk lll Cortina got to proving its motoring prowess was as the chosen vehicle for Jackie Stewart's popular 'Formula Finesse' competition - a display of driving skill that consisted of trying to manoeuvre the car without losing a ball placed in a container on the bonnet... Ford knows a thing or two about giving the great British public what it thinks it wants, and the Cortina soon became Britain's best-selling car - despite our reputation as the strike-happy epicentre of the universe - and millions of cardigan and flares-attired owners came to rely on it. Attempts were made to inject a bit of decent performance and handling into the Cortina when independent conversion specialist Jeff Uren introduced the 'Cortina Savage' in 1972. By slipping in the 3.0 litre V6 from the Ford Zodiac and uprating the suspension, carburation and brakes, the Savage pumped out 218 bhp at a giddy 6400rpm - taking it from 0-60mph in 7 seconds, and on to a top speed of 130mph. For the ultimate in Cortina style there was even a convertible Cortina, converted by the Kent-based firm of Crayford. But for the top dog rep on the road, or the family man with with more cash than dash, the peak of Mk lll Cortina ownership came with the introduction of the 2000E model in 1973. Ever since the demise of the Mk ll 1600E model there had been a desire for something a bit special - and as Cortinas became more and more commonplace those trim level badges took on a definite pecking order in the company car park. The 'E' stood for executive and the 2000E ladled on the 'class' with deep pile carpets, sumptuous velour upholstery and, to quote from Ford's own ads at the time, "...a lot of wood". Cortina owners are an enthusiastic bunch and there's quite a following for the various Cortina lookalikes that made their way to Australia, South Africa and Europe. Although the basic shape was the same, they were available with quite a variety of engines, such as the bonnet-bulging 4 .1 litre straight six fitted to Australian cars. What of the Mk lll today? From being ubiquitous in their day they are now surprisingly rare, yet have never suffered from being overvalued. Even the best examples only fetch a few thousand pounds, whilst the majority are worth only several hundred pounds. They shared the same running gear as later Cortinas and some Sierras, so any scrapyard worth its salt should be able to kit you out mechanically. Trim items can be hard to source though, so it's best to join one of the many clubs devoted to the marque. Nothing comes close to better representing popular motoring culture in the 1970s - and if you do see one, watch the windscreen carefully for the furry dice! © 2000 David Griffith (Article first appeared in the Press & Journal newspaper) TOP || Ford Cortina From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Ford Cortina Manufacturer Ford of Britain Production 1962–1982 Assembly Dagenham Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho) Predecessor Ford Consul Classic Successor Ford Sierra Ford Orion Hyundai Stellar Class Large family car Related Ford Capri The Ford Cortina is a mid-sized family car built by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. The Cortina was Ford's mass-market mid-sized car and sold extremely well, making it very common on British roads. It was also Britain's best-selling car of the 1970s. It was eventually replaced in 1982 by the Ford Sierra. In other markets, particularly Asia and Australasia, it was replaced by the Mazda 626-based Ford Telstar, though Ford New Zealand did import British-made CKD kits of the Ford Sierra estate for local assembly from 1984. The Cortina was produced in five generations (Mark I through to Mark V, although officially the last one was called the Cortina 80) from 1962 until 1982. From 1970 onward, it was almost identical to the German-market Ford Taunus (being built on the same platform) which was originally a different car model. This was part of a Ford attempt to unify its European operations. By 1976, when the revised Taunus was launched, the Cortina was identical. In fact, this new Taunus–Cortina used the doors and some panels from the 1970 Taunus. All variants of the Cortina sold over one million, with each successive model proving more popular than its predecessor. Such was its fame in the UK that the BBC Two documentary series Arena once devoted an edition to the car and its enthusiasts.[1] The model's name was inspired by the name of the Italian ski resort Cortina d'Ampezzo, site of the 1956 Winter Olympics. As a publicity stunt, several Cortinas were driven down the bobsled run at the resort which was called Cortina Auto-Bobbing. [2] Contents 1 Ford Cortina Mark I (1962–1966) 2 Ford Cortina Mark II (1966–1970) 3 Ford Cortina TC Mark III (1970–1976) 4 Ford Cortina Mark IV (1976–1979) 5 Ford Cortina Mark V (1979–1982) 6 Sales success 7 Racing and rallying 8 Other cars using Cortina engines 9 Non-United Kingdom sales and manufacture 9.1 Australia 9.1.1 Mark I 9.1.2 Mark II 9.1.3 TC 9.1.4 TD 9.1.5 TE 9.1.6 TF 9.1.7 P100 pick-up 9.2 New Zealand 9.3 South Africa 10 References 11 External links [edit] Ford Cortina Mark I (1962–1966) Cortina Mark I Production 1962-1966 933,143 units Body style(s) 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door convertible (conversion) Engine(s) 1.2L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 1.5L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 Transmission(s) 4-speed manual all-symchromesh[3] Wheelbase 98 in (2489 mm)[4] Length 168.25 in (4274 mm) (saloon) 168.5 in (4280 mm) (estate) Width 62.5 in (1588 mm) Height 56.5 in (1435 mm) (saloon) 57.75 in (1467 mm) (estate) Curb weight 1,736 lb (787 kg) (De Luxe) 2,072 lb (940 kg) (Estate) Related Lotus Cortina As the 1960s dawned, BMC were revelling in the success of their new Mini – the first successful true mini-car to be built in Britain in the post-war era. Management at Ford of Britain in Degenham felt that they could not develop a similar small car to the same scale as the production cost would be too high, so instead they set about creating a larger family car which they could sell in large numbers. The result was the Cortina, a distinctively-styled car aimed at buyers of the Morris Oxford and Vauxhall Victor, that was launched in September 1962. Until a modest facelift in 1964 it was branded as the Consul Cortina before simply being sold as the Cortina. [1] The car confirmed Ford's reputation for offering a lot of car for the money: the estate version, in particular, provided class-leading load capacity. Notable models were the Lotus Cortina and Cortina GT. Available with 1.2 L and 1.5 L engines in two-door and four-door saloon and four-door estate forms. Standard, Deluxe, Super and GT trims were offered but not across all body styles. Estates offered the option of fake wood side and tailgate trim, aping American-style estates, for a short time. There were two main variants of the Mark 1. The Mark 1a possessed elliptical front side-lights, whereas the Mark 1b had a re-designed front grill incorporating the squarer side-lights. Advertising of the revised version, which appeared at the London Motor Show in October 1964, made much of the newly introduced "Aeroflow" through-flow ventilation, evidenced by the extractor vents on the rear pillars. A subsequent test on a warm day involving the four different Cortina models manufactured between 1964 and 1979 determined that the air delivery from the simple eye-ball outlets on the 1964 Mark I Cortina was actually greater than that on the Mark II, the Mark III or the Mark IV.[5] The dashboard, instruments and controls were revised, for a the second time, having already been reworked in October 1963 when round instruments replaced the strip speedometer with which the car had been launched:[3] twelve years later, however, the painted steel dashboard, it's "knobs scattered all over the place and its heater controls stuck underneath as a very obvious after-thought" on the 1964 Mark I Cortina was felt to have aged much less well than the car's ventilation system.[5] It was also in 1964 that front disc brakes became standard across the range.[3] The Cortina was launched a few weeks before the London Motor Show of October 1962 with a 1197 cc 3-bearing engine, which was an enlarged version of the 997 cc engine then fitted in the Ford Anglia.[3] A few months later, in January 1963, the Cortina Super was announced with a 5-bearing 1499 cc engine.[3] Versions of the larger engine found their way into subsequent variations, including the Cortina GT which appeared in Spring 1963 with lowered suspension and engine tuned to give a claimed output of 78 bhp (58 kW; 79 PS) ahead of the 60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS) claimed for the Cortina 1500 Super. The engines used across the Mark I range were of identical design, differing only in capacity and setup. The formula used was a four-cylinder pushrod (Over Head Valve) design that came to be known as the "pre-crossflow" version as both inlet and exhaust ports were located on the same side of the head. The most powerful version of this engine (used in the GT Cortina) was 1498 cc (1500) and produced 78 bhp (58 kW). This engine contained a different camshaft profile, a different cast of head featuring larger ports, tubular exhaust headers and a Weber double barrel carburettor. Lotus Cortina models were solely offered as two-door saloons all in white with a contrasting green side flash down each flank. Lotus Cortinas had a unique 1.6 L twin cam engine by Lotus, but based on the Cortina's Kent OHV engine. Aluminium was used for some body panels. For a certain time, it also had a unique A-frame rear suspension, but this proved fragile and the model soon reverted to the standard Cortina semi-elliptic rear end. Ford Cortina Mark I 2-door pre facelift Ford Cortina Mark I 4-door post facelift Ford Cortina Mark I estate [edit] Ford Cortina Mark II (1966–1970) Cortina Mark II Production 1966-1970 1,159,389 units (UK) Body style(s) 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door convertible (conversion) Engine(s) 1.2L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 1.3L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 1.5L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 1.6L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 3.0L OHV "Essex" V6 (Savage conversion) Wheelbase 98 in (2489 mm)[4] Length 168 in (4267 mm) (saloon) Width 64.9 in (1648 mm) Height 55.7 in (1415 mm) Curb weight 1,890 lb (857 kg) (De Luxe) 2,032 lb (922 kg) (1600E) Designer Roy Haynes The second incarnation of the Cortina was designed by Roy Haynes, and released in 1966, four years after the original Cortina. Although the launch was accompanied by the slogan "New Cortina is more Cortina", the car, at precisely 168 inches (427 cm) long, was fractionally shorter than before.[6] Nevertheless, 2½ inches (6 cm) of extra width and curved side panels did give the car a measurable improvement in interior space.[6] In addition to the wider body and track, headline improvements included a smaller turning circle, softer suspension, self adjusting brakes and clutch together with the availability on the smaller engined models, for the UK and some other markets, of a new five bearing 1300 cc engine.[7] A stripped-out 1200 cc version running the engine of the Ford Anglia Super was also available for certain markets where the 1300 cc engine attracted a higher rate of tax. The 1500 cc engines were at first carried over, but for 1967, they received a new crossflow cylinder head design, making them more efficient. At this time, they became 1600 cc in size, with the Lotus Cortina continuing with its own unique engine. Again, a Lotus version was produced (this time done in-house at Ford) but the most admired was the 1600E that came out in late 1967. The Cortina was Britain's most popular new car in 1967, achieving the goal that Ford had been trying to achieve since it set out to create the original Cortina back in 1960. Again, two-door and four-door saloons were offered with base, Deluxe, Super, GT and, later, 1600E trims available, but again, not across all body styles and engine options. A few months after the introduction of the saloon versions, a four-door estate was launched, released on the UK market on 15 February 1967:[8] much was made at the time of its class topping load capacity. Ford Cortina 1600E The Cortina 1600E, marketed to broaden the Cortina's appeal into a higher market segment, was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October 1967,[8] a year after the arrived of the Cortina Mark II . It combined the lowered Lotus Cortina's suspension with the high-tune GT 1600 Kent engine and luxury trim featuring a burr walnut woodgrain-trimmed dashboard and door cappings, bucket seating, sports steering wheel and full instrumentation inside, while a black grille, tail panel, front fog lights and plated Rostyle wheels featured outside. Ford New Zealand developed its own variant of this model called the GTE. For 1969, the Mark II range was given subtle revisions, with separate "FORD" block letters mounted on the bonnet and boot lids, a blacked out grille and chrome strips on top and below the taillights running the full width of the tail panel marking them out. A 3.0-litre Essex V-6-engined variant was developed privately in South Africa by Basil Green, and was sold through the Grosvenor Ford network of dealers as the Cortina Perana; a similar model appeared later in Britain and was known as the Cortina Savage. Savage was available with 1600E trim in all three body styles, while her South African stablemate was offered only as 4-door saloon initially with GT trim and later E trim. [edit] Ford Cortina TC Mark III (1970–1976) Cortina TC Mark III Production 1970-1976 1,126,559 units Assembly Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho)[9] Body style(s) 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door convertible (conversion) 2-door pickup (P100) Engine(s) 1.3L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 1.6L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 1.6L OHC "Pinto" Straight-4 2.0L OHC "Pinto" Straight-4 2.0L OHV "Essex" V4 (South Africa) 2.5 L OHV "Essex" V6 (South Africa) 3.0L OHV "Essex" V6 (South Africa) 3.3L OHV Straight-6 (Australia) 4.1L OHV Straight-6 (Australia) Wheelbase 101 inches (2578 mm) Length 167.75 inches (4260 mm) (saloon) 171.5 inches (4360 mm) (estate) Width 67 inches (1714 mm) Height 52 inches (1320 mm) In the late 1960s, Ford set about developing a third-generation Cortina, which would be produced in higher volumes than before. It was the last European car engineered by Harley Copp as Vice President Engineering and head of Brentwood, before he returned to Detroit. The Mark III Detroit-inspired "coke bottle"-shaped Cortina TC was a hit amongst fleet buyers. It replaced both the Cortina Mark II and the larger, more expensive Ford Corsair by offering more trim levels and the option of larger engines than the Mark II. The MacPherson strut front suspension was replaced with more conventional double A-arm suspension to give the car a soft 'freeway' ride which gave the larger engines distinct understeer. Ford UK originally wanted to call it something other than Cortina, but the name stuck. Although the Mark III looked significantly larger than the boxier Mark II, it was actually the same overall length, but 4 inches (100 mm) wider.[10] Within the overall length, a wheelbase lengthened by more than 3 inches (76 mm) also contributed to the slightly more specious interior.[10] Trim levels were now Base, L (for Luxury), XL (Xtra Luxury), GT (Grand Touring) and GXL (Grand Xtra Luxury). 1.3 L, 1.6 L and 2.0 L engines were offered, the 1.6 L having two distinct types - the Kent unit for models up to GT trim and a SOHC Pinto unit for the GT and GXL, the latter of which was also offered in 1600 form for a short while. 2.0 L variants used a larger version of the 1600 Pinto unit and were available in all trim levels except base. Although no longer than its predecessor, the Mark III was a heavier car, reflecting a trend towards improving secondary safety by making car bodies more substantial.[10] Weight was also increased by the stout cross-member incorporated into the new simplified front suspension set-up,[11] and by the inclusion of far more sound deadening material which insulated the cabin from engine and exhaust noise, making the car usefully quieter than its predecessor, though on many cars the benefit was diminished by high levels of wind noise apparently resulting from poor door fit around the windows.[10] Four speed manual transmissions were by now almost universally offered in the UK for this class of car, and contemporary road tests commented on the rather large gap between second and third gear, and the resulting temptation to slip the clutch when accelerating through the gears in the smaller engined cars:[10] it was presumably in tacit acknowledgment of the car's marginal power to weight ratio that Ford no longer offered the automatic transmission option with the smallest 1298 cc engined Cortina.[10] Four headlights and Rostyle wheels marked out the GT and GXL versions, while the GXL also had bodyside rubstrips, a vinyl roof and a brushed metal and black tail panel on the GXL and plain black one on the GT. All models featured a downward sloping dashboard with deeply recessed dials and all coil suspension all round. In general styling and technical make up, many observed that the Mark III aped the Vauxhall Victor FD of 1967. The Cortina Mark III TC was introduced at the London Motor Show in October 1970, but sales got off to a particularly slow start because of production difficulties that culminated with a ten-week strike at Ford's plant between April and June 1971, which was at the time reported to have cost production of 100,000 vehicles, equivalent to almost a quarter of the output for a full year.[12] During 1971 the spring rates and damper settings were altered along with the front suspension bushes which reduced the bounciness of the ride and low speed ride harshness which had generated press criticism at the time of the Cortina III's launch.[10] Volumes recovered, and with the aging Austin/Morris 1100/1300 now losing out to various newer models, the Cortina was Britain's top selling car in 1972, closely followed by the Escort.[13] In late 1973 following a facelift, the Cortina was redesignated TD. Outside, there were revised grilles, rectangular headlights for the XL, GT and the new 2000E (the "E" standing for executive), which replaced the GXL. The 1.3 L Kent engine was carried over but now, 1.6 L models all used the more modern 1.6 L SOHC engine. Whilst the TD Cortina still had double A-arm suspension with coils at the front and a four-link system at the rear, handling was improved. Inside, the car received a neater dashboard that no longer sloped away from the driver's line of sight and upgraded trim. The 2000E reverted to the classy treatment offered by the 1600E and later Ghia models instead of the faux wood-grain trim offered by the GXL. Ford Cortina Mark III 2000E (i.e. executive version), with a pre-facelift Cortina Mark I de luxe alongside. Like many other Cortinas, Mk.3s were prone to rust and as a result only about 1000 now survive. Because of their rarity and the fact that they are now seen as an iconic car of the mid-70s, prices for MK.3s are rising steadily. As an illustration of this, an apparently unused 1976 Cortina 2000E in completely concours condition has been seen on sale for £9500 on the Car and Classic website, whilst the GXL Cortina that was used in the cult Life on Mars TV series was sold for £10000 on Ebay. The Mark III was never sold in the US, although it was available in Canada until 1973. The Mark III was available in South Africa as the XLE with the Essex V6 3.0L engine. There was also a pickup truck version available. Ford Australia built its own versions using both the UK four-cylinder engines (1.6 and 2.0) and locally-made in-line six-cylinder engines from its Falcon line. For Japan, the cars were literally narrowed by a few millimetres on arrival in the country in order that they fit into a lower tax bracket – this was done by bending the wheel arches inwards. [edit] Ford Cortina Mark IV (1976–1979) Cortina Mark IV Production 1976-1979 1,131,850 units (including Mk V) Body style(s) 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door convertible (conversion) 2-door pickup (P100) Engine(s) 1.3L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 1.6L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 (South Africa) 1.6L OHC "Pinto" Straight-4 2.0L OHC "Pinto" Straight-4 2.0L OHV "Cologne" V6 2.3L OHV "Cologne" V6 3.0L OHV "Essex" V6 (South Africa) 3.3L OHV Straight-6 (Australia) 4.1L OHV Straight-6 (Australia) Designer Uwe Bahnsen The fourth-generation Cortina was a more conventional design than its predecessor, but this was largely appreciated by fleet buyers. Generally a re-body of the Mark III, as an integration of Ford's model range, this car was really a re-badged Ford Taunus. However, although the updated Taunus was introduced to Continental Europe in January 1976, Ford were able to continue selling the Cortina Mark III in undiminished numbers in the UK until they were ready to launch its successor as the Dagenham built Cortina Mark IV at the end of September 1976.[5] Many parts were carried over, most notably the running gear. The raised driving position and the new instrument panel had, along with some of the suspension upgrades, already been introduced to the Cortina Mark III in 1975, so that from the driving position the new car looked much more familiar to owners of recent existing Cortinas than from the outside.[5] The most obvious change was the new body, which achieved the marketing department objective of larger windows giving a better view out and a brighter feel to the cabin, but at the expense of body weight which was increased, albeit only marginally, by approximately 30 lb (14 kg).[5] Ford claimed an overall increase in window area of some 15%, with "40% better visibility" through the wider deeper back window.[5] Regardless of how these figures were computed, there must have been substantial weight-saving gains through reduced steel usage in the design, given the unavoidable extra weight of glass.[5] This series spawned the first Ghia top-of-the-range model, which replaced the 2000E. The 2.3l Ford Cologne V6 engine was introduced in 1977 as an engine above the 2.0l Pinto engine, already a staple of the Capri and Granada ranges. However, 2.3 litre Cortinas never sold particularly well in the UK. The Cologne V6 was certainly a much smoother and more refined power unit than the Pinto, but the V6 models were more expensive to fuel and insure and were only slightly faster, being about 0.5 seconds faster from 0-60 and having a top speed of about 109 mph compared to the 104 mph of the 2.0 litre models. The 2.0 Ford Cologne V6 engine continued to be offered on Taunus badged cars in parallel with the Pinto unit,[14] and offers here an interesting comparison with the similarly sized in-line four-cylinder Pinto engine. The V6 with a lower compression ratio offered less power and less performance, needing over an extra second to reach 50 mph (80 km/h).[14] It did, however, consume 12½% less fuel and was considered by motor journalists to be a far quieter and smoother unit.[14] The 2.3 L was available to the GL, S and Ghia variants. A 1.6 Ghia option was also introduced at the same time as the 2.3V6 models in response to private and fleet buyers who wanted Ghia refinements with the improved fuel economy of the smaller 1.6 Pinto engine. Few cars were sold with the 1.6 engine though, the 2.0 Pinto was always by far the most common engine option for Ghia models. Two-door and 4-door saloons and a five-door estate were offered with all other engines being carried over. However, at launch only 1.3 engined cars could be ordered in the UK with the two door body, and then only with "standard" or "L" equipment packages.[5] In practice, relatively few two door Mark IV Cortinas were sold. There was a choice of base, L, GL, S (for Sport) and Ghia trims, again not universal to all engines and body styles. The dashboard was carried over intact from the last of the Mark III Cortinas while the estate used the rear body pressings of the previous 1970 release Taunus. Throughout its production life, the Mk.4 was the most popular new car in the United Kingdom. Despite this, it is now the rarest of all Cortinas with only about 200-250 examples left. Scant rustproofing (much improved on the later Cortina 80/Mk.5 models) and popularity with banger racers accelerated its demise. Both Mk.4 Cortina S models are now particularly rare, with less than a dozen 2.0S and just 1 of the 2.3S models thought to survive today. 2.3Ghia and 2.3GL Mk.4 models are also rare, with less than 20 of the 2.3Ghia and only 2 of the 2.3GL models thought to remain. The S models were discontinued when Mk.4 production ended in August 1979. In their place, optional 'S' equipment packs were available as an upgrade for most Mk.5 models. Again, Ford Australia built its own versions with the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder Pinto unit and the Ford Falcon's 3.3 and 4.1L 6-cylinder unit. Interior door hardware and steering columns were shared with the Falcons and the Aussie versions also had their own instrument clusters, optional air conditioning and much larger bumpers. A considerable number were exported to New Zealand under a free trade agreement where they were sold alongside locally-assembled models similar to those available in the UK. [edit] Ford Cortina Mark V (1979–1982) Cortina Mark V Production 1979-1982 production — see Mark IV Body style(s) 2-door saloon 4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door convertible (conversion) 2-door pickup (P100) Engine(s) 1.3L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 1.6L OHC "Pinto" Straight-4 1.6L OHV "Kent" Straight-4 (South Africa) 2.0L OHC "Pinto" Straight-4 2.3L OHV "Cologne" V6 3.0L OHV "Essex" V6 (South Africa) 3.3L OHV Straight-6 (Australia) 4.1L OHV Straight-6 (Australia) The Mark V was announced in September 1979. Officially it was known as "Cortina 80", although the Mark V tag was given to it immediately on release, by the press, insiders and the general public. A large update on the Mark IV, it was really a step between a facelift and a re-body. The Mark V differentiated itself from the Mark IV by having revised headlights with larger turn indicators incorporated (which now showed to the side too), a wider slatted grille said to be more aerodynamically efficient, a flattened roof, more glass area, slimmer C-pillars with revised vent covers, larger, slatted tail lights (on saloon models) and upgraded trim. Improvements were also made to the engine range, with slight improvements to both fuel economy and power output compared to the Mk.IV. For example, the 2.3V6 engine was given electronic ignition and a slight boost in power output to 116 bhp (87 kW; 118 PS), compared to the 108 bhp (81 kW; 109 PS) of the Mk.IV. Ford also claimed improved corrosion protection on Mk.V models, as a result more Mk.V's have survived, however corrosion was still quite a problem. Cars that were rust-proofed from new with treatments such as Waxoyl or Ziebart have tended to fare a lot better than untreated cars with only factory rust-proofing. By contrast, the estate models combined the Mk IV's bodyshell (which was initially from the 1970 Ford Taunus) with Mk V front body pressings. Variants included the Base, L, GL and Ghia variants (all available in both saloon and estate forms), together with Base and L spec 2-door sedan versions (this bodystyle was available up to Ghia V6 level on overseas markets). An optional "S" pack was also available for most models, For the final model year of 1982 this consisted of front and rear bumper overriders, sports driving lamps, an 'S' badge on the boot, tachometer, 4 spoke steering wheel, revised suspension settings, front gas shock absorbers,'Sports' gear lever knob, ports road wheels, 185/70 SR x 13 tyres and Fishnet Recaro sports seats (optional). Various "special editions" were announced, including the Calypso and Carousel. The final production model was the Crusader special edition which was available as a 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 saloons or 1.6 and 2.0 estates. The Crusader was a final run-out model which buyers clamoured for in 1982, instead of buying a newly-introduced Sierra. It was the best-specified Cortina produced to date and 30,000 were sold, which also made it Ford's best-selling special edition model. Another much rarer special edition model was the Cortina Huntsman, of which 150 were produced. By this time, the Cortina was starting to feel the competition from a rejuvenated (and Opel influenced) Vauxhall, which with the 1981 release Cavalier J-Car, was starting to make inroads on the Cortina's traditional fleet market, largely helped by the front wheel drive benefits of weight and grip. 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. On the continent, the Taunus version was competing with more modern and practical designs like the Talbot Alpine, Volkswagen Passat and Opel Ascona, but the brand image of Ford's blue oval ensured the Cortina was a success in virtually every country where it was sold. The very last Cortina – a silver Crusader – rolled off the Dagenham production line in 22 July 1982 on the launch of the ultramodern Sierra, though there were still a few leaving the forecourt as late as 1987, with one final unregistered Cortina GL leaving a Derbyshire dealership in 2005. The last remaining Cortina remains in existence to this day, and is now in the ownership of the Ford Heritage Centre in Dagenham, Essex, not far from the factory where it was assembled.[15] 1982 was also the year in which the Cortina lost its title as Britain's best selling car, having held that position every year since 1972. It was still selling well though, and the number one position had been taken by another Ford product: the Escort. This car is also featured in the hit British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. It is Onslow's car, and it is black and blue with a bad muffler that backfires with a huge crash that typically attracts everybody's attention. It also has a musical horn. [edit] Sales success The Ford Cortina was a very popular car in Britain throughout its lifespan. In 1967, it interrupted the Austin/Morris 1100/1300s reign as Britain's best selling car. From 1972 to 1981, the Cortina enjoyed an unbroken run as Britain best selling car every year. Its key rivals in the 1960s were the Morris Oxford and Austin/Morris 1800, during the 1970s it was competing with the Vauxhall Cavalier, Austin Maxi and Morris Marina.[citation needed] At the end of its life it was facing stiff competition from the more advanced and practical second generation Vauxhall Cavalier, but was still more popular.[citation needed] The final incarnation of the Cortina was Britain's best selling car for the 1980 and 1981 calendar years, and combined with Mark IV sales the Cortina also topped the sales charts for 1979. Even in 1982, when during its final year of production it was pushed off the top of the charts by the Ford Escort, the Cortina was still hugely popular with buyers. The Cortina was also a very popular selling car in New Zealand throughout its production and continued to be sold new until 1984.[citation needed] Although the last Cortina rolled off the production line in 1982, thousands of them remained in stock (with more than 11,000 being sold in 1983), and the final six examples didn't find homes until 1987. As recently as the early 1990s, Cortinas were still a common sight on British roads, and in May 1992 The Times newspaper revealed that the Mark IV and Mark V models were still among the 10 most common cars on Britain's roads.[citation needed] By 2000, however, the vast majority of them were no longer roadworthy. In August 2006, following a survey by Auto Express, it was identified as the second most scrapped car to be sold in Britain since 1976. Of the 1,065,682 Mark IV and Mark V Cortinas registered in the UK, just 2,010 were still on the road – fewer than one in 500. It was second only to the Morris Marina, which had ceased production two years before the Cortina and fared even worse with less than one in 1000 still registered. A total of nearly 2,600,000 Cortinas were sold in Britain, and in March 2009 it was revealed that the Cortina was still the third most popular car ever sold there, despite having been out of production for nearly three decades.[16] [edit] Racing and rallying The Cortina also raced in rallies and Lotus did some sportier editions of the Cortina Mark I and Mark II referred to as the Lotus Cortina. This car is, today, used for racing, because of its powerful cast iron engine. The car can have imported cylinder heads, with hydraulic valves, which give an enormous power boost. The Cortina was also a popular car in UK Banger racing in the late '80's and throughout the 90's proving to be a competitive car and also lasting it out in Demolition Derbys. [edit] Other cars using Cortina engines The Kent engines used in the Cortina, being lightweight, reliable and inexpensive, were popular with several low-volume sports car manufacturers, including Morgan who used them in the 1962–81 4/4 (and continue to use Ford engines in most of their current models). The engines are also found in a number of British kit cars, and until recently was the basis of Formula Ford racing, until replaced by the "Zetec" engine. The Kent engines were also used in several smaller Fords, most notably the Escort, lower end Capris and Fiesta. [edit] Non-United Kingdom sales and manufacture The Cortina was also sold in other right hand drive markets such as the Republic of Ireland where it was assembled locally, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Malta and South Africa. Mark III Cortina estates were adopted as police cars in Hong Kong. The Cortina was also assembled in left hand drive in the Philippines, in South Korea (by Hyundai) and in Taiwan (by Ford Lio Ho) until the early 1980s. The first two generations of the car were also sold through American Ford dealers in the 1960s. The Cortina competed fairly successfully there against most of the other small imports of its day, including GM's Opel Kadett, the Renault Dauphine, and the just-appearing Toyotas and Datsuns, although none of them approached the phenomenal success of the Volkswagen Beetle. The Cortina was withdrawn from the US market when Ford decided to produce a domestic small car in 1971, the Ford Pinto, though it continued in Canada until the end of the 1973 model year. The third generation Cortina was also sold in some continental European markets, such as Scandinavia, alongside the Taunus. A small number were exported to Japan, with the rear of the bodyshell compressed to make it narrower — this was because cars in Japan were taxed on width, and having a narrower body enabled the Cortina to avoid being heavily taxed. [edit] Australia [edit] Mark I In Australia, the Mark I Ford Cortinas sold well, helped by some outstanding successes on the racetrack. The most notable performances were in the Armstrong 500 races at the Mount Panorama circuit, Bathurst, New South Wales where the Cortina GT was first across the line in 1963 and 1964 and the locally developed GT500 took the flag in 1965. They became rare in the classic panit after 1990 [edit] Mark II The Mark IIs continued the sales success, being offered in five different models - the 220, 240, 440, GT and the rare "L" luxury model which featured solid wood panelling on the dashboard and doors. The GT was readily identified by its bumperettes on the front and rear. Even rarer was the GTL with a much lightened flywheel but all the L features. [edit] TC The Mark III was introduced into the Australian market in August 1971 as the TC Cortina.[17] and was offered in L, XL and XLE trim levels. It was initially available with 1600 cc "Cross-Flow" and 2000 cc SOHC four cylinder engines.[18] In September 1972 Ford Australia launched a six-cylinder version of the TC,[17] using the 200ci and 250ci in-line engines from the Australian Ford Falcon range. These engines had a blue rocker cover for the 200ci (3.3 litre) and a red rocker cover for the 250ci (4.1 litre). The 1600 cc engine option was discontinued in June 1973.[19] The TC six-cylinder model had twin headlights which distinguished it from the four cylinder which only had a single, albeit slightly larger, globe on each side. To hold the larger engines, the chassis had reinforced side rails and centre pillar, and a tubular crossmember support under the transmission. In addition, the firewall panels were shaped to accommodate the longer engines and wider bell housing, and were manufactured from thicker metal. This change was spread across the Cortina range so that the four cylinder models benefited too. But this was not enough to prevent the additional front mass of the larger engines causing roll steer, resulting in relatively unsophisticated handling by today's standards, especially on rough roads. Braking was also an issue under harsh conditions. TC Cortina GXL 6cyl Note bonnet bulge. 1974 TC Cortina 6cyl engine bay Note recessed radiator and firewall. In 1973 to 1974, Ford Australia proposed a three-door coupé version of the Cortina, in order to compete with the upcoming Holden Torana hatchback. It would also be a local Capri replacement. This car would have used the Pinto tailgate and other parts from around the world (such as the longer 2-door Cortina doors). However, Ford rejected the idea, as a unique model, particularly a small coupé for Australia could not be justified on cost grounds. [edit] TD The TD Cortina, released October 1974,[20] was offered in L, XL and XLE trim levels and could be identified by its plastic grille. Early TDs used single round headlights for both four- and six-cylinder models but rectangular units were part of the mid-life facelift of March 1976.[21] When fitted with the optional "Rallye" Pack, the later models featured round headlights and quartz halogen driving lights.[22] Both the TC and TD six cylinder models were immediately recognized over the four-cylinder versions by the raised 'power bulge' in the center of the bonnet. It was widely believed that this was to allow clearance of the air filter. However it was a purely a cosmetic change as a four-cylinder bonnet will fit over a six-cylinder Cortina's engine bay. Basic transmission for the six-cylinder model was originally a slick-shifting three-speed manual floor shift, with a four-speed Borg-Warner single rail transmission available, taken straight from the Falcon GT. Also available was a Borg-Warner M35 three-speed automatic across all models. From 1976 the six cylinder engines featured a revised crossflow cylinder head, keeping in line with the Falcon. [edit] TE The Mark IV was released in Australia in 1977 as the TE Cortina. It had trim levels of L, GL and Ghia with a few other short run variants, such as the 'S' pack. The TE featured the 2.0L Pinto motor and 4 speed manual gearboxes as used in earlier models, and the 200ci (3.3 Litre) and 250ci (4.1 Litre) OHV sixes with a crossflow cylinder head. Late in the TE's life, in 1980, the 6-cylinder heads were changed to an Alloy design, mirroring the engine development of the Ford Falcon XD range, The external door handles were also used from the XD Falcon range although the Falcon handles were black, the Cortina's chrome. The front windscreen and passenger, drivers windows as well as a slightly revised dash were also carried over from the Australian TD Cortina. Aside from the engines, the Australian TE had minor exterior differences to the Cortina models sold elsewhere. Bumpers were the most noticeable differences, as the TE had larger chromed steel bumpers with rubber coated ends and additional indicators in the front wings. The whole TE range had a higher centre pressing in the bonnet to accommodate the six cylinder engines air cleaner. This change is not obvious unless you have the two different bonnets side by side. Note Larger chrome bumbers and slightly higher bonnet pressing. 250ci (4.1 litre) cross-flow motor. Note recessed radiator higher air filter. There was a proposal in 1975 by Ford Australia to simply facelift the TD (Mark III) series Cortina for 1977, rather than introduce the Mark IV. A prototype facelift was made, however Ford instead went with a re-engineered Mark IV (née the German Ford Taunus). [edit] TF The Mark V was released in Australia in 1980 as the TF Cortina and was offered in L, GL and Ghia variants and with an optional S-Pack also available. The TF had minor exterior differences to the Cortina models sold elsewhere with rubber RIM moulded bumpers being the most noticeable. Another example was that the TF's front numberplate was mounted below the front bumper, further distinguishing it from its European Mark V counterparts. Like the TE, the whole TF range had a higher centre pressing in the bonnet to accommodate the six cylinder engines air cleaner. In the late 1970s, the Cortina wagons were built in Renault's local Heidelberg factory in Melbourne, (now closed), as Ford Australia's own factories did not have the capacity. For the last year of Australian Cortina production, 1981, a Ghia wagon was produced, although this was also listed in the September 1980 factory brochure. Despite the TF Cortina introducing worthwhile improvements in ride, handling, noise reduction and fuel consumption, the Cortina generally was seen by the motoring press as outdated, and buyers generally preferred the rival products — in marked contrast to New Zealand where the Cortina was a highly regarded success. Ford Australia, however, found enough customers to last to the end of the model's life. In 1982 it was replaced initially by the smaller Ford Meteor (a rebadged Mazda 323 sedan) and then the Ford Telstar saloon / hatchback range in 1983. [edit] P100 pick-up From 1971, the Cortina formed the basis of the Ford P100 pick-up truck, which was produced for Europe in Portugal and other continents in South Africa. Ironically, the MK5 Cortina based P100 was launched in 1982, the year that the standard Cortina was being replaced by the Sierra. However, it remained a popular choice with pick-up truck buyers until the Sierra-based P100 was launched in 1988; this version lasted until the end of Sierra production in early 1993. [edit] New Zealand The New Zealand Cortina range generally followed that of Britain. Overall CKD assembly ran from 1962 to 1983, at Ford's Lower Hutt (Seaview) plant. The Mark IV Cortina range, introduced into local assembly early in 1977, was very similar to that offered in the UK - a main specification difference however was the use of metric instrumentation, and that a 2-door sedan was not offered. Engine sizes of 1.6 and 2.0 litres were available. The 2.0 L was a very popular fleet vehicle and the transport of thousands of sales reps in New Zealand over the years. Additionally there were limited imports of Australian Mark IV Cortinas, equipped with both 2.0 four-cylinder engines which featured more emissions control equipment than the UK-sourced cars, and the Falcon's 4.1 L six-cylinder engines. The Mark V range was introduced early in 1980, a range that featured 1.6 base, 2.0 L, 2.0 GL, 2.0 Ghia, 2.3 V6 Ghia, and wagon variants for the 1.6 base and 2.0 L. In 1982 the 2.0 GL model was discontinued and replaced with a 2.0 S (Sport) model, and unlike in the UK, it was a model in its own right. A 2.0 "van" was also introduced — essentially a Cortina estate without rear seats, aimed towards fleet buyers. All 2.0 litre models had the option of automatic transmission, and with the 2.3 V6, it was the only transmission offered. A unique option, offered under guarantee by a dealership, South Auckland Ford, was a turbocharger. The Ghia models were similarly equipped to UK models, but only the 2.3 V6 models featured imported Ford alloy wheels. Ford 'Rostyle' steel rims were fitted to all 2.0 GL, Ghia and S models, optionally on the other models. New Zealand Ghia models however did not feature a steel sliding sunroof (fitted as standard on UK Ghia models), although some models did feature an aftermarket sunroof. Unlike Australia, the Cortina was always a popular car in New Zealand, and was missed by many when it ceased production in mid-1983, notably after Ford New Zealand had scoured the globe for surplus assembly kits, a number of which came from Cork in Ireland. Station wagons (estate models) remained available until 1984. The Cortina range was finally replaced by the 1983 Ford Telstar range and the 1984 Ford Sierra station wagon. Compared with Britain and many other countries where the Cortina was originally exported, in New Zealand it has a far superior survival rate due to the climate being far drier and more favorable to the preservation of rust-free classic cars. It is not uncommon to see examples in everyday use especially New Zealand's rural areas, and obtaining spare parts to keep them on the roads is yet to become a significant problem. [edit] South Africa In South Africa, the Cortina range included V6 "Essex"-engined variants, in both 2.5L and 3.0L forms. From 1971, a locally designed pick-up truck version (known in Afrikaans as a "bakkie") was also offered, and this remained in production after the Cortina was replaced by the Sierra. The Cortina pickup was exported to the UK, in a lengthened wheelbase form, as the Ford p100 until 1988, when Ford divested from South Africa, and a pick-up truck version of the Sierra was introduced. The Mk V model range, introduced in 1980 for the South African market included: 1.3L 1980 - 1982), 1.6L GL (1980 - 1983), 2.0 GL, Ghia, (1980 - 1984), 3.0 XR6 (1980 - 1983), 1.6L Estate (1980 - 1983), 2.0 GL Estate (1980 - 1983), 3.0 GLS (1980 - 1984), 1.6 One-Tonner (1980 - 1985), 3.0 One-Tonner (1980 - 1985). South African Mk V models differed slightly from UK models with different wheels, bumpers and interior trim. [edit] References ^ The Private Life of the Ford Cortina, British Film Institute. Accessed 2009-07-19. Archived 2009-07-21. ^ Cortina Auto-Bobbing FordHeritage You Tube channel. Retrieved 2010-06-06. ^ a b c d e "Used Car Test: 1962 Ford Cortina". Autocar 130 (nbr 3804): 22–23. date 9 January 1969.  ^ a b Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.  ^ a b c d e f g h "The Fourth Cortina". Autocar: page 12–16. date 2 October 1976.  ^ a b "Cortina - new right through". 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Please waitImage not availableEnlarge SEPTEMBER 1974, HOT CAR, Ford Cortina 2000E, Austin 7.Item condition:UsedEnded:02 Nov, 201012:11:40 GMTStarting bid:£4.99 [ 0 bids ] Add to listStart of panelAdd to Watch listSign in for more listsEnd of panelStart of layerAdd to a new listPlease enter a valid name(Separate multiple list names with a comma)CancelClick to closeEnd of layerPostage:Free P&P  - Economy DeliverySee more services Start of layerCountry: Postcode:Service and other details:ServiceEstimated delivery*PriceEconomy DeliveryWithin 6-8 working daysFree*Estimated delivery dates include seller's dispatch time, and will depend on postal service selected and receipt of cleared payment. 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Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy. || Ford Cortina MkI Super 1965 Ford Cortina MkII 1200 De Luxe 1968 Another view of the above The above photographed from a different angle. This car is owned by a friend, I drive it to various shows throughout the North West for him. If you see us at a show please say hello. Ford Cortina 1500 MkII Crayford Convertible 1969 Another view of the above The above photographed from a different angle. Ford Cortina MkIII 2000E 1973 Another view of the above. This car is maintained in superb condition and is the winner of numerous awards.