Performance Review: Ford Cortina MKV 2.3 Ghia - [1977]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Cortina Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Cortina MKV 2.3 Ghia is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1977. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo and the 1978 BMW M1 3.5 2d Manual.This particular Ford Cortina has a 2294cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Cortina shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Cortina's -, Saloon combination then how about the 0 Select Car Make Select Model Select Edition or the 2020 Tesla Model S Plaid.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1128 kgs (2486 lbs) this makes the Ford Cortina MKV 2.3 Ghia in the same weight category as the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 3.5 V6 or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Cortina shares the same bhp with the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp)

In terms of power the 2294cc 12V V6 engine produces 108 bhp (80 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp) or the 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.4 tsi Spaceback (120 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 130 lb-ft (176.2 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (148 lb-ft) or the 2013 Caterham 7 485 2.0L (152 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Cortina you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (120.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Cortina.

The Ford Cortina has a Power to weight ratio of 95.7 bhp per ton and 115.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1977 Cortina competing with the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (120.6 bhp per ton) or the 1977 Triumph Stag 3.0 V8 Convertible Mk2 (120.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford Cortina generating around 115.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Alfa-Romeo Spider 3.2 V6 Q4 (140.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Audi A3 2.0T FSI S-Line (140.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.0 secs, this made the Ford Cortina MKV 2.3 Ghia as fast as the 2005 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (9.70 secs) the 1996 BMW 3 Series 318is 4d Saloon E46 (9.70 secs) the 1994 Peugeot 106 Rallye (9.70 secs) the or the 1984 Peugeot 604 GTi 2.8 V6 (9.70 secs). This Ford Cortina MKV 2.3 Ghia is also faster than the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (9.80 secs) the 1980 Ford Mustang M81 Mclaren 2.3 Turbo (9.80 secs) the 1979 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Turbo (9.80 secs) the and the 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra 2.3 V6 Turbo (9.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cortina and the

When talking about the performance of the Ford Cortina on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1977 version of the Ford Cortina MKV 2.3 Ghia has a maximum speed of 109mph.

Top Speed of the 1977 Cortina equals the 2009 KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD (120 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1977 Ford Cortina MKV 2.3 Ghia then how about the 2009 KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD (120 mph), the 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (120 mph), or the 2006 Pontiac Solstice Coupe 2.4 16V (120 mph).

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