Ford Falcon

Falcon
Vehicle Model

A car produced by Ford.

The Falcon has been used for racing, the original version as an American drag racing car and more recent Australian versions as touring cars in V8 Supercars Australia. Notable drag racing Falcons include the Kansas Badman.

Subtopics
Ford Thunderbolt
ABC's of the Ford Falcon (1960)
1961 Ford Falcon Owner's Manual

Page Sections
Photographs
Recalls
1965 Specifications
Model Kits & Die Cast Cars
Article Index

Photographs

	Gasser 1960 The Original Lil' Green Kontraption The "Genius" Jimmy Valentine Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 16, 2009 View photo of 1960 Ford Falcon Gasser "Lil' Green Kontraption" - 4,068KB
	Gasser 1960 The Original Lil' Green Kontraption The "Genius" Jimmy Valentine Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 16, 2009 View photo of 1960 Ford Falcon Gasser "Lil' Green Kontraption", 4,423KB
	Gasser 1960 The Original Lil' Green Kontraption The "Genius" Jimmy Valentine Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 16, 2009 View photo of 1960 Ford Falcon Gasser "Lil' Green Kontraption", 3,625KB
	Gasser 1960 The Original Lil' Green Kontraption The "Genius" Jimmy Valentine Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Johnsburg Car and Bike Show August 16, 2009 View photo of 1960 Ford Falcon Gasser "Lil' Green Kontraption", 3,822KB
	Gasser 1960 The Original Lil' Green Kontraption The "Genius" Jimmy Valentine Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night: June 7, 2010 View photo of 1960 Ford Falcon Gasser "Lil' Green Kontraption", 3,822KB
	Pro Street 1961 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden 3rd Annual Grass Lake PTO "Cars for Kids" Classic & Hot Rod Show May 18, 2008 View photo of Pro Street 1961 Ford Falcon - 3,888KB
	Pro Street 1961 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden 3rd Annual Grass Lake PTO "Cars for Kids" Classic & Hot Rod Show May 18, 2008 View photo of Pro Street 1961 Ford Falcon - 3,633KB
	Pro Street 1961 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden 3rd Annual Grass Lake PTO "Cars for Kids" Classic & Hot Rod Show May 18, 2008 View photo of Pro Street 1961 Ford Falcon - 4,028KB
	Pro Street 1961 Photo ©2008 Bill Crittenden 3rd Annual Grass Lake PTO "Cars for Kids" Classic & Hot Rod Show May 18, 2008 View photo of Pro Street 1961 Ford Falcon - 3,936KB
	Gasser 1961 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of 1961 Ford Falcon Model - 3,333KB
	Gasser 1961 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of 1961 Ford Falcon Model - 3,587KB
	Gasser 1961 Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Cedarville Model Car Contest and Swap Meet March 14, 2010 View photo of 1961 Ford Falcon Model - 3,364KB
	1963 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night: September 10, 2012 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon - 4.9MB
	1963 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night: September 10, 2012 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon - 4.0MB
	1963 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night: September 10, 2012 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon - 4.4MB
	1963 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night: September 10, 2012 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon - 3.7MB
	1963 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night: September 10, 2012 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon - 3.8MB
	1963 Photo ©2012 Bill Crittenden Green Street Cruise Night: September 10, 2012 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon - 3.6MB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 4,333KB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 2,997KB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 3,268KB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 3,460KB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 3,510KB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 3,248KB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 3,346KB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 2,868KB
	1963 Futura Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Futura - 4,232KB
	1963 Trailer with Ford Ranchero Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero - 3,810KB
	1963 Trailer with Ford Ranchero Photo ©2009 Bill Crittenden 2009 Nostalgia Auto Show June 14, 2009 View photo of 1963 Ford Falcon Ranchero - 3,793KB
	Photo ©2007 John Walczak Lensing Autumn Classic Car Show October 7, 2007 View photo of Ford Falcon - 3,908KB
	1970½ Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals November 21, 2010 View photo of a 1970½ Ford Falcon - 2,122KB
	1970½ Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals November 21, 2010 View photo of a 1970½ Ford Falcon - 3,783KB
	1970½ Photo ©2010 Bill Crittenden 2010 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals November 21, 2010 View photo of a 1970½ Ford Falcon - 4,172KB

Recalls

Model Years	Issuing Agency	Recall #	Reason
1967	NHTSA	66V004007	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

1965 Specifications

	Futura 6
Exterior Dimensions
Length	182"
Width	72"
Height	55" w/5-passenger load*
Wheelbase	110"
Engine
Type	I6
Displacement	170 cu. in.
Bore & Stroke	3.50" x 2.94"
Compression Ratio	9.1:1
Valvetrain	Overhead Valve (OHV)
Horsepower (Advertised)	105hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque (Advertised)	158 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
Transmission & Final Drive
Axle Ratio	3.00
Engine Revolutions Per Mile (High Gear)	2515
Piston Travel Per Mile (High Gear)	1230'
Suspension & Steering
Turning Circle, Wall-to-Wall	42'
Steering Factor	1.27 manual, 1.02 power
Ground Clearance	7.0" no load 5.5" w/5-passenger load*
Brakes, Wheels & Tires
Tires	6.45x14in.
Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight	2600 lbs.
Weight Distribution	47% rear
Rated Tire Capacity (4-tire capacity minus curb weight)	760 lbs.
Performance
0-60 mph	17.0 seconds*
45-65 mph	11.0 seconds*
Quarter Mile	20.5 seconds*
30-40 mph on 9% grade	5.5 seconds*
30-50 mph on 9% grade	25.0 seconds*
Maximum Speed on 9% grade	56mph*
Economy
At 30mph	27.0 mpg*
At 40mph	26.0 mpg*
At 50mph	24.0 mpg*
At 60mph	20.5 mpg*
Consumer Reports Simulated Traffic Test	15.5 mpg*
Oil Consumption (after break-in)	2600 miles/quart*

*=As tested by Consumer Reports, tests rounded to nearest ½ second or ½ mile.

Model Kits & Die Cast Cars

Type	Brand	Item #	Series	Name	Scale	Notes
Model Kit	Trumpeter	02507	Classic Car Collection	1964 Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop, Stock Plus	1:25
Model Kit	AMT	5114-150		'64 Convertible Customizing Kit: Falcon "Sprint"		3 in 1, Customized by Bill Cushenbery
Model Kit	Trumpeter	02511	Classic Car Collection	65 Ford Falcon Ranchero pickup, stock plus	1:25
Model Kit	AMT	30142	Modified Stocker	'69 Ford Falcon	1:25

Article Index

Date	Article	Source
January 27, 2009	NEW IRWIN RACING FORD FALCON ON SCHEDULE FOR V8 SUPERCAR SEASON	Stone Brothers Racing
June 9, 2009	IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOLS TO GIVE AWAY UNIQUE FORD FALCON XR6 UTE	Stone Brothers Racing

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