XK Falcon Specifications
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Date of Introduction
11th September, 1960
Model Line Up
Sedan
De Luxe Sedan
Station Wagon
De Luxe Station Wagon
Utility
Van
Prices at Time of Introduction
(Only sedans were available when first released. Wagons and Utility models would be added throughout 1961)
Starting from £1 137 ($2 274) for a Manual 144 sedan
Number Built
68 413
Identification Information
Brand new Ford model. First Falcon to be sold in Australia. It featured a rounder, lower and wider look than any other car on the road at the time of its release. It had a sloped front end and a concave grille
Engines
144
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 144 cubic inches (2.36 litres)
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
170 Pursuit
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 170 cubic inches (2.78 litres)
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
Transmissions
Note: Some transmissions were air cooled, others were water cooled. Ratios were not affected.
Manual
Manual 144:
1st: 3.19:1
2nd: 1.75:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 4.46:1
Manual 170:
1st: 3.19:1
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
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear: Live axle with semi-elliptic springs, hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
Steering
Recirculating ball, 27:1 ratio
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
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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: 2430lb (1103kg)
Turning Circle: 38ft (11.6 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: 37.2 Inches (946mm)
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)
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