1968 Ford XL Fastback specifications

1968 Ford XL Fastback data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3023 mm 119 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1575 mm 62 inches
Length 5418 mm 213.3 inches
Width 1981 mm 78 inches
Height 1369 mm 53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1720 kg 3792 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 94.6 litres 20.8 [25] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.9 litre
3930 cc
(239.823 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 80.8 mm
4 × 3.18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.26
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
152 PS (150 bhp) (112 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
319 Nm (235 ft·lb) (32.5 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
28.5 kW/litre
38.7 ps/litre
38.2 bhp/litre
0.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
81.17 Nm/litre
0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1020 kPa (147.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 655 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
88.42 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.38 kg/kW
25.69 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 14.20 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID11110
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 38.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Ford XL Fastback added 1999-12-30.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Ford XL models

2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3930 cm3/239.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3930 cm3/239.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 1921 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6990 cm3/426.6cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW 1720 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 319 PS 315 bhp 235 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 6387 cm3/389.8cuin 269 PS 265 bhp 198 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4942 cm3/301.6cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3930 cm3/239.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
Cars similar to the 1968 Ford XL Fastback
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3801 cm3/232.0cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3OD 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1496 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1493 kg
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1508 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1755 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3OD 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3OD 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door light delivery vehicle/​ute/bakkie FR 3A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3687 cm3/225.0cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1404 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 2A 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3678 cm3/224.4cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3M 4093 cm3/249.8cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1728 kg