- Years of Manufacture: 1968 - 1969
- Number Built: 10,708
- Price at Introduction:
- Models:
- Date of Introduction:
- To Identify:
- Long wheel base luxury Ford based on Falcon XT sedan, and while 2 new engines were introduced, it is difficult to spot the exterior change over the ZA
- Dual headlights integrated into full face grille
- Squared off rear guards flowing to square tail lamps, with recessed boot lid
- Steering wheel hub padded
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 196.1 inches (4981mm)
- Total width: 74.7 inches (1897mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 55.0 inches
(1397mm)
- Wheelbase: 116.0 inches (2946mm)
- Front Track: 58.0 inches (1473mm)
- Rear Track: 58.0 inches (1473mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- Custom: 3058lb (1390kg)
- 500: 3290lb (1495kg)
- Fuel Tank:
- 16.4 gallons (74.6 liters)
- Turning Circle:
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- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temp gauge
- Oil pressure gauge
- Ammeter
- Handbrake warning lamp
- High-beam warning lamp
- Fairlane 500 also had electric clock
- Transmission:
- Manual six cylinder models:
(top speed indicated for Custom)
- 1st: 2.95:1 to top speed
of 32 mph (52 km/h)
- 2nd: 1.69:1 to top speed
of 58 mph (94 km/h)
- 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed
of 96 mph (155 km/h)
- Reverse: 3.80:1
- Manual (V8 models):
- 1st: 2.71:1
- 2nd: 1.69:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.47:1
- Fordomatic 3S automatic:
- 1st: 2.39:1
- 2nd: 1.45:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.09:1
- Cruisomatic Auto:
- 1st: 2.39:1
- 2nd: 1.45:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.09:1
- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Six: 9.25"
- V8: 10"
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 221ci: 3.23:1
- 302ci: 2.93:1
- Engine/Transmission Combinations:
- Custom standard with 6 cylinder engine and manual transmission, with auto transmission optional
- 500 standard with 302ci V8 and Cruisomatic Auto, with manual transmission optional
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- 12.8 seconds (221ci manual)
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
- 18.8 seconds (221ci manual)
- 221ci 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 (282Nm) at 2400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
- 302ci Windsor 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: Ford two barrel carburetor, automatic choke
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches
(102 x 76mm)
- Power: 210bhp (156kW) 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
- 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:
- Custom: Recirculating ball, ratio 24:1
- 500: Power steering standard, ratio 16:1
- Note: Power steering optional on Custom
- Brakes:
- Custom:
- Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
- Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
- Power front discs optional
- Fairlane 500:
- Power assisted 10.75 inch (273.05mm) Girling disc brakes
- Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
- Wheels:
- 14" Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
- Tyres:
- 6.95 x 14 cross-ply tubed tires, radial optional
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