Ford Falcon XT Specifications

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• Years of Manufacture: 1968 - 1969

• Number Built: 79,290 (including GT)

• Price at Introduction:

  • Falcon Sedan: $2230
  • Fairmont Automatic Sedan: $3171
  • Fairmont Wagon: $3381

• Models:

  • Falcon Sedan
  • Falcon 500 Sedan
  • Fairmont Sedan
  • GT Sedan
  • Station Wagon
  • 500 Station Wagon
  • Fairmont Station Wagon
  • Utility
  • 500 Utility
  • Van

• Date of Introduction:

  • April, 1968

• To Identify:

  • Minor facelift to previous XR model, with continuation of XR’s inspired “Mustang” body
  • Carry-over circular tail-lights feature new horizontal centre light
  • Plainer (thus flatter looking) horizontal grille treatment without previous XR’s 3 horizontal centre bars, and in doing so creating a better illusion of extending beyond headlights, thereby creating a more integrated and unified look

• Body:

  • Unitary construction (Monocoque)

• Exterior Dimensions:

  • Total Length: 184.6 inches (4689mm)
  • Total width: 73.8 inches (1875mm)
  • Height at kerb weight: 54.7 inches (1389mm)
  • Wheelbase: 111.0 inches (2819mm)
  • Front Track: 58.0 inches (1473mm)
  • Rear Track: 58.0 inches (1473mm)

• Kerb Weight:

  • Sedan: 2920lb (1324kg)

• Fuel Tank:

  • 16.4 gallons (74.6 litres)

• Turning Circle:

  • 36.6ft (11.2 metres)

• Instruments:

  • Speedometer
  • Odometer
  • Petrol gauge
  • Temp gauge
  • Oil warning lamp
  • Alternator warning lamp

• Transmission:

  • Manual (Six)
    • 1st: 2.95:1
    • 2nd: 1.68:1
    • 3rd: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 3.80:1
  • Manual (V8)
    • 1st: 2.71:1
    • 2nd: 1.69:1
    • 3rd: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 3.47:1
  • 3S Automatic
    • 1st: 2.39:1
    • 2nd: 1.45:1
    • 3rd: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 2.09:1
  • Cruisomatic Auto (top speed indicated for 302 V8)
    • 1st: 2.39:1 to top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)
    • 2nd: 1.45:1 to top speed of 85 mph (137 km/h)
    • 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h)
    • Reverse: 2.09:1

• Clutch:

  • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch

• Rear Axle Ratio:

  • 188ci Six and all Six Automatics: 3.50:1
  • 221ci Six Manual: 3.23:1
  • V8: 2.93:1

• Engine/Transmission Combinations:

  • 188 Six available with manual or 3 speed 3S automatic
  • 221 Six available with manual, 3 speed 3S automatic or Cruisomatic
  • 302 V8 available with manual or Cruisomatic

• 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):

  • 10.1 seconds (302 V8 Cruisomatic)

• Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):

  • 17.2 seconds (302 V8 Cruisomatic)

• 188 Six:

  • Capacity: 188 cubic inches (3.10 litres)
  • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
  • Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
  • Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 2.94 inches (93 x 75mm)
  • Power: 114bhp (85kw) at 4400rpm
  • Torque: 180lb-ft (244Nm) at 2400rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

• 221 Six:

  • Capacity: 221 cubic inches (3.60 litres)
  • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
  • Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
  • Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.46 inches (93 x 88mm)
  • Power: 135bhp (101kw) at 4400rpm
  • Torque: 208lb-ft (258Nm) at 2400rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1

• 302 “Mustang” 5 Litre V8:

  • Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
  • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in vee
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
  • Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
  • Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (102 x 76mm)
  • Power: 210bhp (157kw) at 4600rpm
  • Torque: 300lb-ft (407Nm) at 2600rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

• Ignition and Electrical:

  • 12 volt
  • Coil and alternator

• Exhaust:

  • Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
  • 289 V8: Twin pipes

• Suspension:

  • Front: Independent type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
  • Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic double acting shock absorbers

• Steering:

  • Recirculating ball, ratio 14:1
  • Optional power steering, ratio 16:1

• Brakes:

  • Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
  • Note: Power assisted 10.75 inch (273.05mm) Girling disc brakes standard on Fairmont Six, 11.00 inch (279.40mm) standard on Fairmont V8
  • Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums

• Wheels:

  • Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims

• Tyres:

  • Six Sedans: 6.45 x 14 four-ply
  • V8 Sedans: 7.35 x 14 four-ply
  • Wagons, Utilities and Vans: 185 x 14 four-ply
  • Note: Radials optional on all models

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  Also see:
  Falcon Identification
  Falcon XT GT Specifications