1972 Ford Fairmont specifications

1972 Ford Fairmont data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1496 mm 58.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4689 mm 184.6 inches
Width 1869 mm 73.6 inches
Height 1417 mm 55.8 inches
Ground clearance 156 mm 6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 62 litres 13.6 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.1 litre
4097 cc
(250.014 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.47 × 99.31 mm
3.68 × 3.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
325 Nm (240 ft·lb) (33.1 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
28.2 kW/litre
38.4 ps/litre
37.8 bhp/litre
0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
79.33 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system 1 St carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 996.8 kPa (144.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 682.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.20 m
Front suspension I.W.LowerTrailLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.92
general
Carfolio.com ID68255
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford Fairmont added 1999-08-15.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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