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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1972 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5766 cm3 / 351.9 cu in / 351.9 cu in, 121.5 kW / 162.9 hp / 162.9 hp @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, 375.0 N·m / 276.6 lb·ft / 276.6 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5547 mm / 218.4 in / 218.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1869 kg / 4120 lb / 4120 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2012 mm / 79.2 in / 79.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1367 mm / 53.8 in / 53.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3073 mm / 121.0 in / 121.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1608 mm / 63.3 in / 63.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1633 mm / 64.3 in / 64.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 117 mm / 4.6 in / 4.6 in | Fuel capacity | 83 l / 18.3 UK gal / 21.9 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.81 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.34 m2 / 25.2 sq ft / 25.2 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.14 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Rawsonville 9510 D2WF-CA carb | Engine displacement | 5766 cm3 / 351.9 cu in / 351.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 720.75 cm3/cylinder / 43.983 cu in/cylinder / 43.983 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 121.5 kW / 162.9 hp / 162.9 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 375.0 N·m / 276.6 lb·ft / 276.6 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 48.6 kW / 65.2 hp / 65.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 21.1 kW/l / 0.463 bhp/cu in / 0.463 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 65.0 N·m/l / 0.57 lb·ft/cu in / 0.57 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.75 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 87.2 kW/ton / 66.1 bhp/ton / 66.1 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4 | Turning circle | 13.8 m / 45.3 ft / 45.3 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm),T Links, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Radius armsx, Trailing arm, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | F78 x 15 | Tyres rear | F78 x 15 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop
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