Ford XB Falcon | |||||
On Sale: September 1973 - July 1976 | |||||
How do I know it's an XB? Honeycomb grille divided in centre, bulging bonnet, front indicators in bumper, revised tail lights | |||||
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Whats new? Front disc brakes and inertia reel seatbelts standard, rearward facing kids seat | |||||
Falcon Firsts: | |||||
Prices at introduction: Falcon sedan - $3236, Fairmont sedan - $4044 | |||||
Total XBs built: 220765 | |||||
Transmission: 3 speed manual, 4 speed manual, 3 speed automatic | |||||
Engines: 3.3 200 cubic inches (3.3L) 6 cyl Bore and stroke: 3.68 x 3.13 inches Power: 130bhp (97kW) at 4600rpm Torque: 190lb-ft (258Nm) at 2000rpm Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder Fuel system: Single throat carburettor Compression ratio: 9.1:1 |
4.1
250 cubic inches (4.1L) 6 cyl Bore and stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches Power: 155bhp (116kW) at 4400rpm Torque: 240lb-ft (325Nm) at 1600rpm Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder Fuel system: Single throat carburettor Compression ratio: 9.3:1 |
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5.0
302 cubic inches (5L) V8 Bore and stroke: 4 x 3 inches Power: 240bhp (179kW) at 4600rpm Torque: 305lb-ft (414Nm) at 2600rpm Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder Fuel system: Two barrel carburettor Compression ratio: 9.5:1 |
5.8
351 cubic inches (5.8L) V8 Bore and stroke: 4 x 3.5 inches Power: 260bhp (194kW) at 4600rpm Torque: 355lb-ft (481Nm) at 2600rpm Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder Fuel system: Two barrel carburettor Compression ratio: 9.7:1 |
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Fuel consumption: 17.1 mpg (16.5L/100km) (Falcon 500 4.1 auto, Modern Motor magazine) | |||||
Performance
(Falcon 4.1 250 sedan, three speed auto): Top speeds in gears 1st: 48mph (77km/h) 2nd: 78mph (125km/h) 3rd: 101mph (163km/h) 0-60mph (0-97km/h): 12.8 seconds Standing quarter mile (402m): 19 seconds |
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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 |
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Brakes: Front Hydraulic operation, 11.25 inch discs, 11.25 inch power assisted discs on Futura and Fairmont, optional on other models |
Rear Hydraulic operation, 10 inch drums, 11.25 power disc brakes optional with 351 engine |
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Steering: Recirculating ball, optional variable power steering | |||||
Wheels: Pressed 6 inch steel disc wheels with safety rims | |||||
Tyres: 6.95 x 14 (200,250), 7.35 x 14 (302, 351) | |||||
Dimensions
(sedan): Length: 189.3 inches (4808mm) Width: 74.8 inches (1900mm) Height: 53.9 inches (1369mm) Wheelbase: 111 inches (2819mm) Front track: 60.5 inches (1537mm) Rear track: 60 inches (1524mm) Kerb weight: 3074lb (1394kg) Turning circle: 39.4ft (12 m) Fuel tank: 17.5 gallons (79.6 litres) Boot space: 27.6 cubic feet (780 litres) |
Interior
dimensions (sedan): Front headroom: 38 inches (965mm) Rear headroom: 36.7 inches (932mm) Front shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm) Rear shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm) Front hip room: 60.2 inches (1529mm) Rear hip room: 60.2 inches (1529mm) Front legroom: 41.5 inches (1054mm) Rear legroom: 36.7 inches (932mm) |
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Rivals: HQ/HJ Holden, Chrysler VJ/VK Valiant, Leyland P76 | |||||
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