1974 Ford Cortina X.L review from Australia and New Zealand
"V8 Cortina, that's what I'm talking about, say no more"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since fitting the V8 I am constantly finding myself replacing diffs after party's.
For some reason rear tires require replacement more often than front.
I had slight over heating problems to begin with, problem solved with a Chev Camaro radiator and after market oil cooler.
The car had major rust issue when I got it, since its been patched and repainted.
The door handles are consistently breaking.
General comments?
This car is total madness. The 351 is a big step up from the 250 automatic.
Handling leaves a lot to be desired.
The transformation from the 6 pack to V8 is well worth the money and time, I recommend it to anyone with a old Cortina.
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| 70's pump sucker |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 146000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 198000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Capri |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2004 |