Falcon XY Technical Specifications

Send This Page To A Friend
Fade To White
Falcon XY Technical Specifications


Ford Falcon XY Sedan
Ford Colour Codes A - L
Ford Colour Codes A - L
Ford Colour Codes M -Z
Ford Colour Codes M -Z
  • Years of Manufacture: 1970 - 1972
  • Number Built: 118,666 (including GT)
  • Price at Introduction:
    • Falcon Sedan: $2435
    • Futura Automatic Sedan: $3016
    • Fairmont Sedan: $3473
    • Fairmont Wagon: $3707
  • Models:
    • Falcon Sedan
    • Falcon 500 Sedan
    • Futura Sedan
    • Fairmont Sedan
    • GT Sedan
    • Station Wagon
    • 500 Station Wagon
    • Fairmont Station Wagon
    • Utility
    • 500 Utility
    • 4 x 4 Utility (from November, 1972)
    • Van
  • Date of Introduction:
    • November, 1970
  • To Identify:
    • The final facelift of the XR/XT/XW body shape
    • New all-plastic grille, featuring vertical bars with a central division, the grille badge being offset to the passenger side
    • Re-styled wrap-around tail lights, with applique providing horizontal division
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 184.6 inches (4689mm)
    • Total width: 73.6 inches (1869mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 55.8 inches (1417mm)
    • Wheelbase: 111.0 inches (2819mm)
    • Front Track: 58.9 inches (1496mm)
    • Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1486mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • Sedan: 3003lb (1362kg)
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 16.4 gallons (74.6 litres)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 36.6ft (11.2 metres)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Odometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temp gauge
    • Oil warning lamp
    • Alternator warning lamp
  • Transmission:
    • Manual (Six, 3 speed)
      • 1st: 2.05:1
      • 2nd: 1.69:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.67:1
    • Manual (V8, 3 speed)
      • 1st: 2.71:1
      • 2nd: 1.69:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.37:1
    • Manual (Six and V8, 4 speed; Top speed indicated for 250ci Six)
      • 1st: 2.78:1 to top speed of 41 mph (66 km/h)
      • 2nd: 1.93:1 to top speed of 60 mph (97 km/h)
      • 3rd: 1.36:1 to top speed of 84 mph (135 km/h)
      • 4th: 1.00:1 to top speed of 106 mph (171 km/h)
      • Reverse: 2.78:1
    • Cruisomatic Auto (Six)
      • 1st: 2.39:1
      • 2nd: 1.45:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 2.09:1
    • Cruisomatic Auto (302 V8)
      • 1st: 2.46:1
      • 2nd: 1.46:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 2.20:1
    • Cruisomatic Auto (351 V8)
      • 1st: 2.40:1
      • 2nd: 1.47:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 2.00:1
  • Clutch:
    • 200: Single dry plate clutch , hydraulically operated 9.25"
    • 250: Single dry plate clutch , hydraulically operated 9.50"
    • 302: Single dry plate clutch , hydraulically operated 10.00"
    • 351: Twin dry plate clutch , hydraulically operated
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 200ci Six: 3.50:1
    • 250ci manual: 3.23:1
    • 250ci and 302ci: 2.92:1
    • 351ci manual: 3.00:1
    • 351ci automatic: 2.75:1
  • Engine/Transmission Combinations:
    • 200ci Six available with 3 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
    • 250ci Six available with 3/4 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
    • V8 available with 3/4 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
    • 10.7 seconds (250ci 4 speed manual)
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
    • 17.0 seconds (250ci 4 speed manual)
  • 200ci Six:
    • Capacity: 200 cubic inches (3.28 litres)
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.13 inches (93 x 80mm)
    • Power: 130bhp (97kw) at 4600rpm
    • Torque: 190lb-ft (258Nm) at 2000rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
  • 250ci Six:
    • Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches (93 x 99mm)
    • Power: 155bhp (116kw) at 4400rpm
    • Torque: 240lb-ft (325Nm) at 1600rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
  • 250ci 2V Six:
    • Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Bendix twin throat downdraft type carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches (93 x 99mm)
    • Power: 170bhp (127kw) at 4200rpm
    • Torque: 250lb-ft (339Nm) at 2200rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
  • 302ci V8:
    • Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in vee
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (102 x 76mm)
    • Power: 220bhp (165kw) at 4600rpm
    • Torque: 300lb-ft (405Nm) at 2600rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
  • 351ci 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: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm)
    • Power: 250bhp (186kw) at 4600rpm
    • Torque: 355lb-ft (481Nm) at 2600rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
    • V8: Twin pipes
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
    • Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
  • Steering:
    • Recirculating ball, ratio 20:1
    • Optional power steering, ratio 16:1
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
    • Note: Power assisted 11.25 inch (285.75mm) Girling disc brakes standard on Fairmont, optional on all other models
    • Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
  • Wheels:
    • Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
    • Radial tyres fitted to optional 6JJ rims
  • Tyres:
    • Six Sedans: 6.95 x 14
    • V8 Sedans: 7.35 x 14
    • Wagons, Utilities and Vans: 185 x 14
    • Note: E70HR radials optional on all models


    From the wheels up - that's how great road cars are built, and that's why more people than ever before are driving Falcon, the success car of the '70's. Sleek, smooth, strong. More built in quietness, new higher performing engines, including a new 170 horse-power 2-barrel six. Come on over, discover how it feels behind the wheel of a great road car success, Falcon. Going Ford is the Going Thing!

    Also see:

    Falcon Identification
    Falcon XW/XY Options List
    Falcon XY GT Specifications

Latest Classic Car Classifieds