1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop specifications

1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop data
Applicable to the Australian domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2819 mm 111 inches
Track/tread (front) 1537 mm 60.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 4737 mm 186.5 inches
Width 1969 mm 77.5 inches
Height 1318 mm 51.9 inches
Ground clearance 137 mm 5.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] 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
4091 cc
(249.648 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.5 × 99.3 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 172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque 339 Nm (250 ft·lb) (34.6 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output 31 kW/litre
42.1 ps/litre
41.6 bhp/litre
0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.86 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1041.3 kPa (151 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 681.83 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5JJ x 14
Wheel size rear 5JJ x 14
Tyres front 6.95 x 14
Tyres rear 6.95 x 14
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 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID739431
Production total
Model code
Model family XA
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop added 2022-02-10.
Last modified 2022-02-10.

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