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 liters)
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 liters)
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 carburetor
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 liters)
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 carburetor
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 liter V8:
Capacity: 302 cubic inches
(4.95 liters)
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 carburetor
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
There's more more Mustang in the new Falcon. More excitement,
more action, more thunder, more more Mustang. See your
Ford dealer, you wont need any spurs!