1962 Ford Zodiac specifications

1962 Ford Zodiac data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2718 mm 107 inches
Track/tread (front) 1346 mm 53 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Length 4642 mm 182.8 inches
Width 1581 mm 62.2 inches
Height 1454 mm 57.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1288 kg 2840 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.6 litre
2553 cc
(155.794 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.55 × 79.5 mm
3.25 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 111 PS (109 bhp) (81 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque 190 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 31.8 kW/litre
43.3 ps/litre
42.7 bhp/litre
0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 74.42 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 935.2 kPa (135.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 425.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 10 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
85.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
63.11 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
84.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.85 kg/kW
26.47 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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID66737
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Ford Zodiac added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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