Ford Cortina evolution

Britain's default family saloon and fleet favorite (1962–1982).
5 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

Mk11962–1966
1962
Ford Cortina Mk1ⓘ
New generation
Mk1
📅 1962–1966

High-volume saloon with Kent engines

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Mk21966–1970
1966
Ford Cortina Mk2ⓘ
New generation
Mk2
📅 1966–1970

More space and new engine options

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Mk3 (TC)1970–1976
1970
Ford Cortina Mk3 (TC)ⓘ
New generation
Mk3 (TC)
📅 1970–1976

Coke-bottle styling; Taunus platform

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Mk41976–1979
1976
Ford Cortina Mk4ⓘ
New generation
Mk4
📅 1976–1979

Squared-off restyle; first Ghia trim

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Mk51979–1982
1979
Ford Cortina Mk5ⓘ
New generation
Mk5
📅 1979–1982

Update of Mk4 with revised lights

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