Ford Falcon Features & Specifications

Outlined below are features and specifications for the Ford Falcon nameplate broken out by 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation.  For a brief history about the Ford Falcon check out our History page.

1^st Generation Falcon

• Model Years: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963
• Body Styles: 2/4 Dr Sedan | 3/5 Dr Station Wagon | 2 DR Hardtop, Convertible, Coupe Utility, Sedan Delivery
• Available Trims: Futura, Futura Sport, Squire
• Engines: 144 cu in (2.4L) I6 | 177 cu in (2.8L) I6 | 260 cu in (4.3L) V8
• Transmissions: 2-spd Ford-O-Matic | 3 & 4 Speed Manual
• Dimensional Specs
  • Wheelbase: 109.5 in
  • Length: 181 in
  • Width: 70.1 in
  • Height: 54.4 in

Key Features

• Unibody Construction
• Front Coil Springs
• Rear Leaf Springs
• Four Wheel Drum Brakes
• 30 MPG Fuel Economy (I6 Models)
• Seating for up to Six Passengers

 

2^nd Generation Falcon

• Model Years: 1964, 1965
• Body Styles: 2 Dr Coupe | 4 Dr Sedan | 3/5 Dr Station Wagon | 2 DR Hardtop, Convertible, Coupe Utility, Sedan Delivery
• Special Trims: Futura, Sprint
• Engines
  1. 144 cu in (2.4L) Thriftpower I6
  2. 170 cu in (2.8L) Thriftpower I6
  3. 200 cu in (3.3L) Thriftpower I6
  4. 260 cu in (4.3L) Windsor V8
  5. 289 cu in (4.7L) Windsor V8
  6. 302 cu in (4.9L) Windsor V8
• Transmissions: 2 & 3 Spd Automatic | 3 & 4 Speed Manual
• Dimensional Specs
  • Wheelbase: 109.5 in
  • Length: 181.6 in
  • Width: 71.6 in

Key Features

• Squared-off Modern “Youthfull” look
• Sprint Package w/ V8, Stiff Suspension and AM Exhaust
• Front Coil Springs Pivot-Mounted

 

3^rd Generation Falcon

• Model Years: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970
• Body Styles: 2 Door Coupe, 4 DR Sedan, 5 Dr Station Wagon
• Available Trims: Futura, Sport
• Engines
  1. 144 cu in (2.4L) Thriftpower I6
  2. 170 cu in (2.8L) Thriftpower I6
  3. 200 cu in (3.3L) 120 HP Thriftpower I6
  4. 260 cu in (4.3L) Windsor V8
  5. 289 cu in (4.7L) Windsor V8
  6. 302 cu in (4.9L) Windsor V8
• Transmissions: 3 Speed Automatic | 3 & 4 Speed Manual
• Dimensional Specs
  • Wheelbase: 111 in (Coupe / Sedan) | 113 in (Station Wagon)
  • Length: 184.3 in
  • Width: 73.2 in

Key Features

• Long-hood / short-deck Mustang look
• Brakes 9-in for V6 and 10-in for V8s
• Square tail lights from 1968 on

 

 

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