The MK3 Cortina was inspired by the contemporary "coke bottle" design.

It replaced both the MK2 Cortina and the larger, more expensive Ford Corsair offering more trim levels and the option of larger engines than the MK2 Cortina.

The MacPherson strut front suspension was replaced with more conventional double A-arm suspension (Also known as double wishbone suspension) which gave the MK3 a much softer ride on the road' but did give the larger engines distinct understeer.

Trim levels for the MK3 Cortina were Base, L (for Luxury), XL (Xtra Luxury), GT (Grand Touring) and GXL (Grand Xtra Luxury).

The early MK3 Cortinas came with the same 1300 and the 1600cc engines as the MK2 Cortinas,(except for the 1600CC GXL)these engines are known as the Kent, crossflow engine or over head valve (OHV) engine.

There was also the introduction of the 2000cc engine, the single overhead cam engine, now known as the pinto engine.

SOHC.

The OHV Kent unit was fitted with a single choke carburetor and was...