Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in vee
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic valve actuation
Fuel System: Carter thermoquad four barrel progressive automatic choke carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 102 x 76mm
Power: 140kw at 4500rpm
Torque: 344Nm at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
5.8 litre V8:
Capacity: 351 cubic inches
(5.75 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in vee
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic valve actuation
Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 102 x 89mm
Power: 149kw at 4300rpm
Torque: 415Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Ignition and Electrical:
12 volt
High output breakerless electronic ignition distributor system with integral control module. Centrifugal and vacuum spark advance mechanism
Exhaust:
Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe
V8: Twin pipes
Suspension:
Front: Independent
short/long arm. Progressive rate coil springs mounted on upper arm. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber. Bilstein single tube gas filled with ESP option) mounted coaxially with thre rear coil spring, stabiliser bar
Rear (Sedan only): Four trailing arms with Watts linkage. Coil type springing (with multiple rate) mounted on rear axle. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber Bilstein single tube gas filled with ESP option) mounted coaxially with thre rear coil spring, stabiliser bar.
Recirculating ball, ratio 20:1 (5 turns lock-to-lock)
Optional power steering, recirculating ball, hydrauclically assisted with variable ratio from 17:1 straight ahead to 11:1 at full lock, 2.6 turns lock-to-lock
Brakes:
Split circuit hydraulic system
Power assisted dual circuit booster
Alloy master cylinder with integral pressure proportioning valve and pressure differential switch
Front: Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Rear:
GL and Fairmont: 254 x 44mm self-adjusting dual servo drums
Fairmont Ghia (optional on other models): Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Swept area: 720 square cm
Wheels:
5.50 x 14 steel
6.00 x 14 steel
6.00 x 14 alloy
7.00 x 15 alloy
Tyres (steel belted radial):
Falcon, Falcon GL, Fairmont Sedan: CR78 H14
Falcon Ute, Van, Gl Wagon, Fairmont Wagon: ER78 S14
In the race to provide a better combination of space and comfort, performance and economy, the Ford Falcon has always done well. Now with the new Falcon subtle changes have been made outside, significant changes made inside.
The Allloy Head II engine incorporates a viscous clutch fan reducing engine lag, a two stage carburettor metres fuel more accurately, more efficiently. And an option 5 speed transmission is available for the 3.3 litre engine. The result - the new Falcon's economy figures are excellent for a 6 cylinder car, and comperable with several 4 cylinder cars.
Falcon's completely new watts-link rear suspension system with 6 bar linkage and coil springs provides a smoother ride and safer road holding, through better control.
If you have a driving ambition to enjoy these new levels of economy and road holding, and stay with the space and comfort you know, then remember this. Now more than ever, Falcon is the answer.
