1972 Ford LTD specifications

1972 Ford LTD data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3073 mm 121 inches
Track/tread (front) 1608 mm 63.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1633 mm 64.3 inches
Length 5547 mm 218.4 inches
Width 2012 mm 79.2 inches
Height 1367 mm 53.8 inches
Ground clearance 117 mm 4.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1900 kg 4189 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 83 litres 18.3 [21.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 5.8 litre
5766 cc
(351.863 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 88.9 mm
4 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
165 PS (163 bhp) (122 kW)
at 3800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
376 Nm (277 ft·lb) (38.3 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
21.1 kW/litre
28.7 ps/litre
28.3 bhp/litre
0.46 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
65.21 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system 1 Rawsonville carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 819.5 kPa (118.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 720.75 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
86.98 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
63.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
85.79 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.63 kg/kW
26.11 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 4.000
Turning circle 13.80 m
Front suspension I.W.TLi.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension RAx.TA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2123 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID68684
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford LTD added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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