(1966 model)
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 1966 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Galaxie 500 Hardtop | Issued until | |
| Serie | Galaxie | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Country | US,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5334 mm / 210.0 in / 210.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2007 mm / 79.0 in / 79.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1662 kg / 3664 lb / 3664 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3023 mm / 119.0 in / 119.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Fuel capacity | 95 l / 20.8 UK gal / 25.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 104.9 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 101.1 mm / 3.98 in / 3.98 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 6990 cm3 / 426.6 cu in / 426.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 873.75 cm3/cylinder / 53.319 cu in/cylinder / 53.319 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 257.3 kW / 349.8 hp / 349.8 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 626.0 Nm / 461.7 lbft / 461.7 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 253.7 kW / 344.9 bhp / 344.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 49.4 kW/l / 1.101 bhp/cu in / 1.101 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.56 Nm/l / 0.783 lbft/cu in / 0.783 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 207.58 kW/ton / 282.23 bhp/ton / 282.23 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 7.35-15 | Tyres rear | 7.35-15 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop
