1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic specifications

1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic 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 4813 mm 189.5 inches
Width 1969 mm 77.5 inches
Height 1318 mm 51.9 inches
Ground clearance 137 mm 5.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1382 kg 3047 lb
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 3.3 litre
3275 cc
(199.853 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.5 × 79.5 mm
3.68 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque 257 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.2 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 29.6 kW/litre
40.2 ps/litre
39.7 bhp/litre
0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 78.47 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.1:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 986.1 kPa (143 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 545.83 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 Higher is better
95.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
70.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
94.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.26 kg/kW
23.81 lb/bhp
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 automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID739684
Production total
Model code
Model family XB
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 Ford Falcon 500 Hardtop Cruisomatic added 2022-02-10.
Last modified 2022-02-10.

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