Fairlane ZD Technical Specifications
Ford Fairlane ZD click here for info... Ford Color Codes A - L Ford Color Codes M -Z Years of Manufacture: 1970 - 1972 Number Built: 12,797 Price at Introduction: Custom six: $3985 500 V8 4 speed manual: $4395 500 V8 351ci: $4495 Models: Custom 500 500 4 speed Date of Introduction: November, 1970 To Identify: Facelift of ZC Fairlane Long wheel base luxury Ford based on XY Falcon sedan Dual vertical "stacked" headlights sitting proud of recessed two-tier grille, with both horizontal and vertical bars 500 fitted with rear chrome strip across boot Tail lights now have horizontal divisions Body: Unitary construction (Monocoque) Exterior Dimensions: Total Length: 196.3 inches (4986mm) Total width: 73.5 inches (1867mm) Height at kerb weight: 55.8 inches (1417mm) Wheelbase: 116.0 inches (2946mm) Front Track: 58.9 inches (1496mm) Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1486mm) Kerb Weight: 3120lb (1415kg) Fuel Tank: 16.4 gallons (74.6 liters) Turning Circle: 41.1ft (12.5 metres) Instruments: Speedometer Petrol gauge Temp gauge Oil pressure gauge Ammeter Handbrake warning lamp High-beam warning lamp Electric clock (500)	Transmission: Manual six cylinder models: 1st: 2.95:1 2nd: 1.69:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 3.67:1 Manual 3 speed (V8 models): 1st: 2.71:1 2nd: 1.69:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 3.37:1 Manual 4 speed (six and V8 models): 1st: 2.78:1 2nd: 1.93:1 3rd: 1.36:1 4th: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.78:1 Cruisomatic Auto (Six): 1st: 2.39:1 2nd: 1.45:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.09:1 Cruisomatic Auto (V8, Top speed indicated for 351ci): 1st: 2.46:1 to top speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) 2nd: 1.46:1 to top speed of 76 mph (122 km/h) 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 116 mph (188 km/h) Reverse: 2.20:1 Clutch: Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch Six: 9.25" V8: 10" Rear Axle Ratio: 250ci manual: 3.23:1 250ci automatic: 3.50:1 302ci V8: 2.93:1 351ci V8: 3.25:1 Engine/Transmission Combinations: Custom Standard with 6 cylinder 250ci engine Manual 3 speed transmission Optional 4 speed manual, auto transmission, 302ci and 351ci V8 500 Standard with 302ci V8 and Cruisomatic Auto Optional 351ci V8 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.9 seconds (351ci automatic) Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 16.6 seconds (351ci automatic) 250ci Six: Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 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 throar downdraft type carburetor Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches (93 x 99mm) Power: 155bhp (116kW) at 4400rpm Torque: 240lb-ft (325Nm) at 1600rpm Compression Ratio: 9.3:1 302ci Cleveland 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: 220bhp (165kW) at 4600rpm Torque: 300lb-ft (407Nm) at 2600rpm Compression Ratio: 9.5:1 351ci Cleveland V8: Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 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 downdraft type carburetor Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm) Power: 250bhp (186kW) at 4600rpm Torque: 355lb-ft (481Nm) at 2600rpm Compression Ratio: 9.7:1 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 11.25 inch (286mm) ventilated Girling disc brakes Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums Wheels: Pressed steel 5JJ wheels with safety rims, optional radial tires on 6JJ rims Tyres: 6.95 x 14 cross-ply tubed tires Optional ER70 x 14 radial to all models