Free Ford Cortina VIN Decoder

Decode your Ford Cortina VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 10 variants (1962–1979). No registration.

1962–1979 10 variants Petrol

Ford Cortina specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Cortina variant in our database.

Variant	Years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.3L V6 4MT RWD (110 HP)	1976–1979	Petrol	2.3 L	109 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
2.0L 4MT RWD (102 HP)	1976–1979	Petrol	2.0 L	101 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
1.6L 4MT RWD (67 HP)	1976–1979	Petrol	1.6 L	66 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
2.0L 4MT RWD (99 HP)	1970–1976	Petrol	2.0 L	98 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
1.6L 4MT RWD (69 HP)	1970–1976	Petrol	1.6 L	68 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
1.3L 4MT RWD (68 HP)	1970–1976	Petrol	1.3 L	58 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
1.6L 4MT (76 HP)	1966–1970	Petrol	1.6 L	75 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
1.3L 4MT (64 HP)	1966–1970	Petrol	1.3 L	63 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
1.5L 4MT (60 HP)	1962–1966	Petrol	1.5 L	59 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—
1.2L 4MT (49 HP)	1962–1966	Petrol	1.2 L	48 bhp	MANUAL 4sp	RWD	—

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What does a Ford Cortina VIN tell you?+

A Ford Cortina VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.

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Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).

What years was the Ford Cortina made?+

Our database covers the Ford Cortina for model years 1962–1979, across 10 variants.

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