1966 Ford Zodiac specifications

1966 Ford Zodiac data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2920 mm 115 inches
Track/tread (front) 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4720 mm 185.8 inches
Width 1810 mm 71.3 inches
Height 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 1334 kg 2941 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 68.2 litres 15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Ford
Engine code 3012 E
Cylinders V 6 in 60° vee
Capacity 3 litre
2994 cc
(182.705 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.66 × 72.42 mm
3.69 × 2.85 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
130 PS (128 bhp) (95 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
235 Nm (173 ft·lb) (24 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
31.9 kW/litre
43.3 ps/litre
42.8 bhp/litre
0.7 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
78.49 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.9:1
Fuel system 1 Weber 40 DFA-1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 986.3 kPa (143.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
97.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
71.55 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
95.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.98 kg/kW
23.35 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 I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.70-13
Tyres rear 6.70-13
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID51656
Production total
Model code
Model family Zodiac/Zephyr Mk IV
RAC rating 32.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Ford Zodiac added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-07-25.

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