XL Falcon Specifications
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Date of Introduction
August, 1962
Model Line Up
Sedan
De Luxe Sedan
Futura Sedan
Station Wagon
De Luxe Station Wagon
Squire Station Wagon
Utility
De Luxe Utility
Van
De Luxe Van
Prices at Time of Introduction
Manual Sedan: £1070 ($2140)
Fordomatic Sedan: £1182 ($2364)
Manual Deluxe Sedan: £1130 ($2260)
Fordomatic Deluxe Sedan: £1242 ($2484)
Number Built
75 705
Identification Information
Similar to the previous model but with a squarer roofline and a revised front end which featured a wider look, a new grille and parking lights
Engines
144
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Cast iron, pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 144 cubic inches (2.36 litres)
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore and Stroke: 3.50 x 2.50 inches (89 x 64mm)
Power: 90bhp (67kw) at 4200rpm
Torque: 138lbs/ft (187Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
Idle RPM: Manual: 500, Automatic 475
Oil pump Type: Eccentric Rotor
Camshaft Drive Type: Belt Chain and Gears
170 “Pursuit”
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Cast iron, pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 170 cubic inches (2.78 litres)
Firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore and Stroke: 3.50 x 2.94 inches (89 x 75mm)
Power: 101bhp (75kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 156lbs/ft (212Nm) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
Idle RPM: Manual: 500, Automatic 475
Oil pump Type: Eccentric Rotor
Camshaft Drive Type: Belt Chain and Gears
Transmissions
Manual
Manual 144 and 170
1st: 3.29:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 4.46:1
Automatic
‘Fordomatic’ Automatic
1st: 1.75:1
2nd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.50:1
Rear Axle Ratios
144: 3.56:1
170: 3.50:1
Clutch
Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch, cable operated
Diameter 8 ½ inches
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear: Live axle with 5 leaf semi-elliptic springs, hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
Steering
Recirculating ball, 27:1 Ratio
Cooling System
Thermosiphon type with fan and centrifugal impeller water pump assistance
Drive: V-Belt
Type of Bearings: Pre-Lubricated Bearings and Shaft assembly
System Capacity: 14.5 Imp Pt
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Electrical
12 Volt, coil and generator ignition
Exhaust
Single tail pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
Wheels
Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
Tyres
6.00 x 13 four-ply
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 151.2 Inches (4602mm)
Total Width: 70.0 Inches (1778mm)
Height At Kerb Weight: 54.5 Inches (1384mm)
Wheelbase: 109.5 Inches (2781mm)
Front Track: 55.0 Inches (1397mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 Inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight: 2436lb (1106kg)
Turning Circle: 37.7ft (11.5 Metres)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.7 Gallons (53.2 Litres)
Luggage Capacity: 23.7 Cubic Ft (670 Litres)
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 38.9 Inches (988mm)
Rear Headroom: 37.3 Inches (947mm)
Front Shoulder Room: 55.6 Inches (1412mm)
Rear Shoulder Room: 55.4 Inches (1407mm)
Front Hip Room: 57.1 Inches (1450mm)
Rear Hip Room: 56.8 Inches (1443mm)
Front Legroom: 44.6 Inches (1132mm)
Rear Legroom: 41.1mm (1044mm)
XL Falcon Specifications
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