Chronology
Previous model: The P5 LTD was the first Australian Ford LTD model
Next model: P6 LTD
Introduction
19th of August 1973 to September 1976. On sale for about 37 months
Model line up
LTD Sedan
Landau Hardtop
Town Car
Price at introduction
LTD Sedan: $7 770
Landau Hardtop $6 950
Town Car $11 050
Number Built
LTD: 7 007
Landau: 272
Engines
351
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm)
Power: 290bhp (216kw) at 5000rpm
Torque: 380lbs/ft (515Nm) at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Fuel System: Ford Autolite ‘4300’ 605 cfm four barrel downdraught carburettor
Transmissions
Three speed FMX automatic
1st: 2.40:1
2nd: 1.47:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.0:1
Rear Axle
Nine inch removable carrier type with limited slip traction lock diff and 28 spline axles
Ratio: 2.75:1
Electrical
12 volt battery, single point distributor
Exhaust
Cast iron manifold, low restriction twin exhaust
Chassis
All steel, unitary (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front:
Independent angle poised ball joint, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorber, wishbones and anti roll bar
Rear:
Semi elliptic asymmetrical variable rate leaf diagonally mounted hydraulic shock absorbers, rubber bush shackles, Iso clamp axle mounting, anti tramp radius rods
Steering
Variable ratio power steering, 11.0:1 to 17.5:1
Brakes
Servo assisted
Front:
11.25 inch (285mm) ventilated discs
Rear:
11.25 inch (285mm) discs
Wheels
14 x 6 steels
Tyres
E70HR x 14 whitewalls
Exterior Dimensions
(P5 Landau)
Total Length: 188.5 inches (4788mm)
Width: 77.5 inches (1969mm)
Height: 52.4 inches (1331mm)
Wheelbase: 111 inches (2819mm)
Front Track: 60.5 inches (1537mm)
Rear Track: 60.0 inches (1524mm)
Kerb Weight: 3790lbs (1719kgs)
Turning Circle: 39.4 ft (12 metres)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.5 Gallons (80 litres)
Luggage Capacity: 28.2 cubic ft (800 litres)
Exterior Dimensions (P5 LTD)
Total Length: 203.8 inches (5177mm)
Width: 74.8 inches (1900mm)
Height: 54.3 inches (1379mm)
Wheelbase: 121 inches (3037mm)
Front Track: 60.5 inches (1537mm)
Rear Track: 60 inches (1524mm)
Kerb Weight: 3950lbs (1792kgs)
Turning Circle: 42.2 ft (12.9 metres)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.5 Gallons (80 litres)
Luggage Capacity: 31.3 cubic ft (890 litres)
Interior Dimensions
(P5 Landau)
Front Headroom: 37.2 inches (945mm)
Rear Headroom: 34.9 inches (886mm)
Front Shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm)
Rear Shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm)
Front Hip Room: 60.2 inches (1529mm)
Rear Hip Room: 60.2 inches (1529mm)
Front Legroom: 41.5 inches (1054mm)
Rear legroom: 31.9 Inches (1529mm)
Interior Dimensions (P5 LTD)
Front Headroom: 38 inches (965mm)
Rear Headroom: 36.5 inches (927mm)
Front Shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm)
Rear Shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm)
Front Hip Room: 60.2 inches (1529mm)
Rear Hip Room: 60.2 inches (1529mm)
Front Legroom: 41.5 inches (1054mm)
Rear legroom: 31.9 Inches (1529mm)