1972 Ford Torino Sedan specifications

1972 Ford 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 5276 mm 207.7 inches
Width 2014 mm 79.3 inches
Height 1336 mm 52.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1846 kg 4070 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 V 8
Capacity 7 litre
7030 cc
(428.997 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 110.7 × 91.2 mm
4.36 × 3.59 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
208 PS (205 bhp) (153 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
436 Nm (322 ft·lb) (44.5 kgm)
at 2600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
21.7 kW/litre
29.6 ps/litre
29.2 bhp/litre
0.48 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
62.02 Nm/litre
0.75 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Mo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 779.4 kPa (113 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 878.75 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
112.59 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
82.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
111.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.08 kg/kW
20.17 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.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 2.75
general
Carfolio.com ID69322
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 60.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Ford Torino Sedan added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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