Ford Cortina (1962 – 1966) vs Aro M Series (1963 – 1975): specs compared
The Aro M Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 60 hp. The Ford Cortina has the higher top speed: 122 km/h against 100 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 794 kg against 1,551 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Cortina
1962 – 1966
|
Aro
M Series
1963 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Romania |
| Documented years | 1962 – 1966 | 1963 – 1975 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | — |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 49 – 60 hp | 70 hp |
| Torque | 91 – 111 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 22.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 122 km/h | 100 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,275 mm | — |
| Width | 1,588 mm | — |
| Height | 1,440 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 794 – 850 kg | 1,551 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

