XP Falcon Specifications

 

Here are the original specification and details from Ford for the XP Falcon (and the changes for the Fairmont).  The XP Falcon was available as 4 door sedan , Deluxe sedan , a  Station Wagon , Deluxe Station wagon , Deluxe Utility, Utility and Panel van.

Engine Specifications

Type     144     170 Pursuit     200 Super Pursuit

Capacity    2360cc    2780cc    3280cc

Bore  3.5 inches (89mm)   3.5 inches (89mm)    3.6 inches (91mm)

Stroke    2.5 inches (64mm)   2.94 inches (75mm)   3.13 inches (79mm)

Compression Ratio    8.7:1   8.7:1    8.7:1

Power output   72kW (96 BHP)    83kW (111 BHP)    90kW (121 BHP)

Torque    138lbt-ft (187Nm)    156lbt-ft (211Nm)    175lb-ft (245Nm)

Fuel System    Single Throat Carburettor

Estimated 1/4 mile    18.3 @ 74 Mph    17.4 @ 77 Mph     16.9 @ 80 Mph

Speeds Performance (Falcon with Super Pursuit, 3 speed auto) Top speeds in gears

1st: 41mph (66km/h)
2nd: 68mph  (109km/h)
3rd: 93mph (150km/h)
0-60mph (0-97km/h): 14.6 seconds

Transmission options

Manual – 3 speed  (not available in Fairmont)
Auto – 2 speed  Water cooled Fordomatic
Auto – 3 speed 35 Borg-Warner Automatic

Suspension

Front – Independent with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear – Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
Tyres – 6.50 x 13 inch (Fairmont: 6.50 x 14)

Brakes

Front (Falcon) – 9 inch drums
Front (Fairmont) – 10 3/4  inch discs
Rear – 9 inch drums

Other options and details

Kerb weight – 2590lb (1175kg)
Steering – Recirculating ball, ratio 27:1
Wheel Base – 2781mm
Total Built – 70,954 cars
Fuel Tank – 53.2 litres
Electrical System – 12 Volt lead acid, Negative earth
Cost Brand New – Priced at £1075 for the Falcon sedan, and  £1525 for the Fairmont sedan
Wheels & Tyres – Press steel disc wheels with safety rims, 6.5 x 13 four-ply tyres
Rear Axle Ratio – 3.50:1

Dimensions (sedan):

Length: 183.4 inches (4658mm)
Width: 70.1 inches (1781mm)
Height: 55.9 inches (1420mm)
Wheelbase: 109.5 inches (2781mm)
Front track: 55 inches (1397mm)
Rear track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Turning circle: 37.7ft (11.5 m)
Fuel tank: 11.7 gallons (53.2 litres)
Boot space: 24.7 cubic feet (699.5 litres)

Interior dimensions (sedan):
Front headroom: 38.3 inches (973mm)
Rear headroom: 36.9 inches (909mm)
Front shoulder room: 55.4 inches (1407mm)
Rear shoulder room: 55 inches (1397mm)
Front hip room: 57.1 inches (1450mm)
Rear hip room: 56.8 inches (1443mm)
Front legroom: 41.8 inches (1060mm)
Rear legroom: 37.2 inches (945mm)