Cost of a new Ford BF Falcon
- Base sedan models started at approximately $34,000–$35,000
- Futura, Fairmont, and XR6/XR8 models ranged from $37,000–$46,000 depending on options
- The BF featured refined styling updates, improved interior quality, enhanced suspension, and updated electronics
Cost of a Ford BF Fairlane
- Base BF Fairlane sedan started at around $58,000–$60,000
- Higher-spec models could exceed $67,000, offering luxury interiors, climate control, advanced audio, leather trim, and executive features
Cost of a Ford BF LTD
- Base BF LTD models started at approximately $72,000–$74,000
- The LTD remained Ford Australia’s flagship luxury sedan, offering top-level comfort, premium finishes, executive technology, and prestige appeal
Average wage
- Average weekly wage: about $950–$970 per week
- Average annual wage: about $49,500–$50,500
Average house price
- Around $280,000–$290,000
Price of petrol
- Around $1.30 per litre, reflecting rising global fuel prices
Prime Minister
- John Howard (Liberal Party)
Population of Australia
- About 19.5 million people
Top-grossing movie
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and War of the Worlds were major hits
Top song
- Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani topped Australian charts
Significant world event
- Global concerns included oil price fluctuations, political instability, and technological expansion
- The mid-2000s marked rapid growth in digital technology, mobile communications, and the internet
Popular TV / radio in Australia
- Popular shows included Home and Away, Neighbours, and Rove Live
- FM radio and emerging online streaming were shaping music and media consumption
Significant Australian news story
- Economic stability, fuel prices, and consumer technology dominated headlines
- Car buyers increasingly valued safety, comfort, performance, and technology, reflected in BF Falcon, Fairlane, and LTD sales
Interesting comparisons
- The BF Falcon cost roughly 0.7 of a year’s average wage, XR6/XR8 variants approached 0.9 of a year’s wage
- The average house cost about 5.5 times a yearly wage
- Filling the ~70L tank in a BF Falcon cost about $90, while Fairlane and LTD tanks could cost $100–$110
- A week’s wages could buy roughly 650 litres of petrol
- The BF Falcon represented modern Australian family and performance sedans, while BF Fairlane and BF LTD offered executive luxury, technology, and comfort