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Ford CORTINA

3,088 registered in New Zealand · 1962–1988 · 86% from Not Known

The Ford CORTINA is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 3,088 registered across model years 1962 to 1988. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 2.0L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the CORTINA.

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3,088 On NZ Roads
2.0L Engine

Fuel Types

Ford CORTINA fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%, OTHER 0%, CNG 0%, DIESEL 0%.

PETROL 100% OTHER 0% CNG 0% DIESEL 0%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Ford CORTINA vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Ford CORTINA fleet age profile: 1979: 103, 1980: 163, 1981: 210, 1982: 278, 1983: 213.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford CORTINA engine sizes: 2.0L 17%, 2.0L 15%, 1.6L 11%, 1.5L 11%, 1.6L 7%.

Imported From

Ford CORTINA imported from: Not Known 86%, United Kingdom 9%, New Zealand 4%, Australia 1%, South Africa 0%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford CORTINA vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford CORTINA NZ arrival timeline: 2020: 1, 2021: 4, 2022: 1, 2024: 2, 2025: 3.

Colours

BLUE 733 (24%)
RED 495 (16%)
GREEN 451 (15%)
WHITE 421 (14%)
GOLD 204 (7%)
BROWN 167 (5%)
YELLOW 162 (5%)
CREAM 91 (3%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford CORTINA regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 390, CHRISTCHURCH: 280, WAIMAKARIRI: 127, DUNEDIN: 115, HAMILTON: 94.

Body Types

SALOON 91%
STATION WAGON 8%
SPORTS CAR 1%
CONVERTIBLE 0%

Similar Cars

1 Holden logo
Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford CORTINA are there in New Zealand?

There are 3,088 Ford CORTINA vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0.1% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1962 to 1988.

What body type is the Ford CORTINA?

The Ford CORTINA is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: station wagon, sports car, convertible. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford CORTINA cars imported or NZ-new?

86% of Ford CORTINA vehicles in New Zealand originated from Not Known. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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