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Ford Galaxy 500 Hardtop

(1972 model)

Brief specs of 1972 Ford Galaxy 500 Hardtop

2-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, 5765 cm3 / 351.8 cu in / 351.8 cu in, 122.0 kW / 163.6 hp / 163.6 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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1972
ModelGalaxy 500 HardtopIssued until
SerieGalaxyNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerFord Motor CompanyCountryUS,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)337 l / 11.90 cu ft / 11.90 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1175 l / 41.49 cu ft / 41.49 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5550 mm / 218.5 in / 218.5 inTotal (curb) weight1869 kg / 4120 lb / 4120 lb
Width2020 mm / 79.5 in / 79.5 inDry weight
Height1350 mm / 53.1 in / 53.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3080 mm / 121.3 in / 121.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 inFuel capacity83 l / 18.3 UK gal / 21.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.8  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.32 m2 / 25.0 sq ft / 25.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
FuelStroke88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.14
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement5765 cm3 / 351.8 cu in / 351.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity720.74 cm3/cylinder / 43.982 cu in/cylinder / 43.982 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio8.6 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power122.0 kW / 163.6 hp / 163.6 hp at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque375.0 N·m / 276.6 lb·ft / 276.6 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)48.8 kW / 65.4 hp / 65.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output21.2 kW/l / 0.465 bhp/cu in / 0.465 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque65.0 N·m/l / 0.57 lb·ft/cu in / 0.57 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio88.4 kW/ton / 67.0 bhp/ton / 67.0 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle14.0 m / 45.9 ft / 45.9 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontF70-15Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Galaxy 500 Hardtop

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