1983 Ford Cortina 2.0L 4 cylinder OHC
Summary:
A car you can live in, and want to buried in.
Faults:
Only 1 thing went wrong with it the whole time I had it.
Timing belt broke (because these type of engines are non interference e.g. valves cannot touch the pistons, the repair was as simple as a $20NZ $10euro timing belt) -this was due to lack of maintenance on my behalf.
General Comments:
Very roomy car - have slept many nights in the back.
Lacks performance - but that's not what this cars about.
Will never let you down.
Cheap to fix - easy to fix, and muck around with.
Don't make the mistake I did and sell it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th July, 2003
25th Apr 2009, 06:59
Yes I go along with all you said. And what I really like about that engine is if and when the timing belt goes, the valves and piston's do not become acquainted! Great old car's.