| Model year | 1975 |
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.8 / 10
|
Faults:
The brakes squeal really bad and it's just getting worse.
It needs new suspension.
General Comments:
Overall the Cortina is a cool car. It's comfortable and is an enjoyable drive.
It has excellent interior and there is very little rust considering its age.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd March, 2007
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L Straight Six. Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 156000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 156100 kilometres |
Summary:
Awesome old car! Recommended first car!
Faults:
Nothing, the clutch squeaks a bit and I'm getting the radiator replaced, but the car runs like a dream.
General Comments:
Awesome old car, can get the 4.1ltre straight six slotted straight in and can fit an 8 clyinder easy. Lite weight and beautiful body. I love her.
Goes pretty hard too if you want it to.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th September, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 302 boss Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 33980 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 45870 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Capri |
Summary:
Fun
Faults:
I have bent the two rear axles, first burnout I done.
Over heated sitting in traffic once.
Replaced both head gaskets 1 month ago 22/12/03.
Two pack paint work starting to get stone chips here and there.
Both rear tires always bald.
General Comments:
The cortina has more than enough power.
It is a very good performer, 360kw 10sec@135mph.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th January, 2004
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 175300 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 270992 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
Summary:
I have only paid $350 for the car all up
Faults:
My radiator blew.
Gearbox and clutch blew up.
General Comments:
I replaced the radiator with one out of a HQ Kingwood, so it's not totally Ford.
The seats are very low set in the car.
Once you do a few things to the suspension it handles corners like a dream.
I have replaced the rear suspension with King springs and new shocks.
I have also had the camber on the front adjusted slightly.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd June, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 65000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 82000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler Glaint |
Summary:
A well built car that goes hard
Faults:
The gearbox is a bit slopy.
General Comments:
The car has lots of power due to the 4.1 litre motor, very quick in a strait line.
The car lacks handling tho sway bars my help.
It has lots of under steer tho if you drive it nicely you would not know.
I think the TD Cortina is a very well build car with lots of power (if you have the six cylinder) and very comfortable.
I payed $1,300 for my Cortina I take it drag racing every second thursday night and never had to fix a thing. You get a lot of car for your money.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th April, 2002
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 144000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 160000 kilometres |
Summary:
70's pump sucker
Faults:
Nothing, except for brakes (the brakes overheated and failed).
General Comments:
I got the car for $500, and it has only done 144000, I think it's been sitting in a shed for some years.
The car is very original and reliable. The 3.3L in-line 6 has no problems pulling the load, the car feels like its built for high speed pursuit (I can get a top speed of 170Km/h out of it), not bad for an oldie. The car has the most solid structure out of any car ever made, it's virtually bulletproof and assembled by hand.
What can I say, the car kicks ass.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st October, 2000