1966 Ford Falcon specifications

1966 Ford Falcon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1473 mm 58 inches
Length 4681 mm 184.3 inches
Width 1859 mm 73.2 inches
Height 1392 mm 54.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60.6 litres 13.3 [16] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2782 cc
(169.768 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 74.7 mm
3.5 × 2.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
214 Nm (158 ft·lb) (21.8 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
28.1 kW/litre
38.3 ps/litre
37.7 bhp/litre
0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
76.92 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 966.6 kPa (140.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 463.67 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.50 x 13
Tyres rear 6.50 x 13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.20
general
Carfolio.com ID478742
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 29.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Ford Falcon added 2016-04-16.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Ford Falcon models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 4728 cm3/288.5cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3275 cm3/199.9cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW
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