1979 Ford Cortina review from Australia and New Zealand
"A sweet looking car and done up cortina is unbeatable on the 1/4 mile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It has a ford badge on it.
Cracked radiator.
Had to get a new gear box lost fourth gear it's a common problem with the 4 speed cortina gear box.
General comments?
It is a bloody fast car I put triple carborators and extractors on the car
and now I have never loose a drag in town on a Friday night will out perform any V8.
This car has got to be the only reliable powerful motor ford has made.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 250 x flow Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 128000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 319000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 245 |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2002 |