Falcon Facts: XM Falcon

XM was launched in February 1964 at that very test circuit, and the press were shown how tough the Falcon really was.
Promoted as “The Golden Quality Falcon,” the XM had many improvements. Styling changes included a facelifted sheet metal nose, making the car squarer and lower looking. The grille was divided into 8 rectangles and there was plenty of chrome.
An elegant 2-door coupe was introduced, known as the Hardtop. The unpopular Squire was still being offered.
Under the bonnet, big changes were made, the most notable being the new Super Pursuit engine: 200 cubic inches, producing 121bhp. The XM had three other engine choices: the standard 144 and the Pursuit 170, both of which enjoyed power increases, and a 144 low compression engine, available on special order. The Super Pursuit manual was able to reach 0 - 100 km/h in 11.1 seconds.
The suspension problems were gone, with stronger balljoints used. The springs and shock absorbers had heavy duty rubber insulation and new mountings.
This model was a great improvement, but fleet buyers couldn’t be convinced, after their encounters with XK and XL.

Ford XM Falcon

On Sale: February 1964 - February 1965

How do I know it's an XM? Headlights and grille surrounded in chrome. Grille has one horizontal and three vertical bars.

Models available:

Falcon:
Falcon Deluxe:
Futura:
Falcon Squire:

sedan, wagon, ute, van
sedan, wagon, ute, van, hardtop
sedan, hardtop
wagon

What’s new? Hardtop, Super Pursuit engine

Falcon Firsts: Tested and developed for Australian conditions

Prices at introduction: Falcon sedan - £1051, Deluxe Hardtop - £1215

Total XMs built: 47132

Transmission: 3 speed manual, 2 speed auto

Engines:
144 cubic inches (2.4L) 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 3.5 x 2.5 inches
Power: 96bhp (72kW) at 4200rpm
Torque: 138lb-ft (187Nm) at 2000rpm
Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: Single throat carburettor
Compression ratio: 8.7:1

Pursuit 170 cubic inches (2.8L) 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 3.5 x 2.94 inches
Power: 111bhp (83kW) at 4400rpm
Torque: 156lb-ft (212Nm) at 2400rpm
Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: Single throat carburettor
Compression ratio: 8.7:1

Super Pursuit 200 cubic inches (3.3L) 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 3.6 x 3.5 inches
Power: 121bhp (90kW) at 4400rpm
Torque: 175lb-ft (237Nm) at 2400rpm
Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: Single throat carburettor
Compression ratio: 8.7:1

Fuel consumption: 22.2 mpg (Futura 200 auto sedan, Wheels magazine)

Performance (Falcon 200 sedan, 2 spd auto):
Top speeds in gears
1st: 58mph (93km/h)
2nd: 96mph (154km/h)
0-60mph (0-97km/h): 14.8 seconds
Standing quarter mile (402m): 18.8 seconds

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

Brakes:
Front
Hydraulic operation, 9 inch drums

Rear
Hydraulic operation, 9 inch drums

Steering: Recirculating ball

Wheels: Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims

Tyres: 6.50 x 13 inch

Dimensions (sedan):
Length: 183.1 inches (4651mm)
Width: 70.6 inches (1793mm)
Height: 54.9 inches (1394mm)
Wheelbase: 109.5 inches (2781mm)
Front track: 55 inches (1397mm)
Rear track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb weight: 2436lb (1106kg)
Turning circle: 37.7ft (11.5 m)
Fuel tank: 11.7 gallons (53.2 litres)
Boot space: ?

Interior dimensions (sedan):
Front headroom: 38.3 inches (973mm)
Rear headroom: 36.9 inches (909mm)
Front shoulder room: 55.4 inches (1407mm)
Rear shoulder room: 55 inches (1397mm)
Front hip room: 57.1 inches (1450mm)
Rear hip room: 56.8 inches (1443mm)
Front legroom: 41.1 inches (1044mm)
Rear legroom: 31.7 inches (805mm)

Features:

Awards:

Rivals: EH Holden, Chrysler AP5 Valiant

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