Chronology
Previous model: FE LTD
Next model: DC LTD
Introduction
The Ford DA LTD was in production between June 1988 and August of 1991
Model line up
DA LTD sedan
Prices at introduction
DA LTD: $47 339
Number Built
DA I: 2 250
DA II: 1 100
Total produced: 3 350
Engine
3.9L multi point fuel injection
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline, seven bearing bottom end
Head: Crossflow aluminium alloy
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 3.9 litres
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 139kW at 4250rpm
Torque: 338Nm at 3500rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Transmission
Automatic
Type: Three-speed automatic
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Type: Four-speed automatic BTR-85LE
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.15:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.69:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear Axle Ratios
DA: 2.77:1
DA II: 3.23:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm, long spindle with single rate coil springs, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers and stabiliser bar
Rear:
Sedan: Live axle with Watts linkage telescopic shock absorbers, coil springs and stabiliser bar;
Wagon: Rigid axle with leaf springs and telescopic shock absorbers; S sedan – Uprated coil springs and shock absorbers with lower ride height
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: 287mm ventilated discs
Rear: 287mm discs
Electrical
12 volt, coil and distributor ignition
Wheels
15 x 6.5 inch JJ alloy
Tyres
P205/65 HR15
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2921mm
Total length: 5220mm
Width: 1857mm
Height at kerb weight: 1420mm
Front track: 1558mm
Rear track: 1545mm
Kerb weight: 1555kg
Turning circle: 11.4m
Fuel tank: 68 litres
Boot capacity: 481 litres
Interior dimensions
Front Headroom: 977mm
Rear Headroom: 985mm
Front Shoulder room: 1527mm
Rear Shoulder room: 1515mm
Front hip room: 1475mm
Rear hip room: 1245mm
Front leg room: 1080mm
Rear leg room: 1075mm