1962 Ford Falcon specifications

1962 Ford Falcon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2780 mm 109.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1385 mm 54.5 inches
Length 4600 mm 181.1 inches
Width 1790 mm 70.5 inches
Height 1385 mm 54.5 inches
Ground clearance 159 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1213 kg 2674 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 53 litres 11.7 [14] 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
2785 cc
(169.951 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 74.6 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)
102 PS (101 bhp) (75 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
187 Nm (138 ft·lb) (19.1 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
27 kW/litre
36.8 ps/litre
36.3 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
67.15 Nm/litre
0.81 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system 1 Holley carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 843.8 kPa (122.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 464.17 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
84.42 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
62.09 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
83.26 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.11 kg/kW
26.9 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 I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00-13
Tyres rear 6.00-13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.10
general
Carfolio.com ID70917
Production total
Model code 58A
RAC rating 29.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Ford Falcon added before December 1995.
Last modified 2018-12-21.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1140 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1120 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1125 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1140 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1260 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1130 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1275 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1240 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1260 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3M 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1270 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 2782 cm3/169.8cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3620 cm3/220.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1165 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3620 cm3/220.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 3620 cm3/220.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3620 cm3/220.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3620 cm3/220.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1180 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 3620 cm3/220.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 4267 cm3/260.4cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4267 cm3/260.4cuin 166 PS 164 bhp 122 kW 1397 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2790 cm3/170.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2790 cm3/170.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2790 cm3/170.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2790 cm3/170.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2625 cm3/160.2cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1500 kg
sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2779 cm3/169.6cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1311 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2651 cm3/161.8cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2651 cm3/161.8cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2651 cm3/161.8cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 2651 cm3/161.8cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1188 kg
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