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Ford Capri 1600 L

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1979
ModelCapri 1600 LIssued until
SerieCapriNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 inGround clearance125 mm / 4.9 in / 4.9 in
Width1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.73
Height1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight1010 kg / 2227 lb / 2227 lb
Wheelbase2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 inDry weight
Track front1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inFuel capacity58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore87.7 mm / 3.45 in / 3.45 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.33
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1593 cm3 / 97.2 cu in / 97.2 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity398.25 cm3/cylinder / 24.303 cu in/cylinder / 24.303 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.2 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power50.7 kW / 68.9 hp / 68.9 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque115.0 Nm / 84.8 lbft / 84.8 lbft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output50.0 kW / 68.0 bhp / 68.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output42.7 kW/l / 0.951 bhp/cu in / 0.951 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque72.19 Nm/l / 0.631 lbft/cu in / 0.631 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.77

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed155 km/h / 96 mph / 96 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio67.33 kW/ton / 91.54 bhp/ton / 91.54 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.TA.ARB.Suspension rearLA.SE.RS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Capri 1600 L

 
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