1972 Ford Gran Torino Sedan specifications

1972 Ford Gran Torino Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2997 mm 118 inches
Track/tread (front) 1595 mm 62.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1598 mm 62.9 inches
Length 5367 mm 211.3 inches
Width 2014 mm 79.3 inches
Height 1336 mm 52.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1681 kg 3706 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 87 litres 19.1 [23] 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
4095 cc
(249.892 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
(DIN)
96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
245 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
17.3 kW/litre
23.5 ps/litre
23.2 bhp/litre
0.38 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
59.83 Nm/litre
0.72 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 751.8 kPa (109 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 682.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
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
57.3 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
42.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
56.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
23.73 kg/kW
39.64 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 4.900
Turning circle 12.90 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.00
general
Carfolio.com ID68618
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford Gran Torino Sedan added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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