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Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop

(1966 model)

Brief specs of 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop

2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 6990 cm3 / 426.6 cu in / 426.6 cu in, 257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, 626.0 N·m / 461.7 lb·ft / 461.7 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)FordIssued from1966
ModelGalaxie 500 HardtopIssued until
SerieGalaxieNumber 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 seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5334 mm / 210.0 in / 210.0 inTotal (curb) weight1662 kg / 3664 lb / 3664 lb
Width2007 mm / 79.0 in / 79.0 inDry weight
Height1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3023 mm / 119.0 in / 119.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity95 l / 20.8 UK gal / 25.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.76  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.41 m2 / 25.9 sq ft / 25.9 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 (90.0° vee)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerFordValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore104.9 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke101.1 mm / 3.98 in / 3.98 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Fuel supplyEngine displacement6990 cm3 / 426.6 cu in / 426.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity873.75 cm3/cylinder / 53.319 cu in/cylinder / 53.319 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque626.0 N·m / 461.7 lb·ft / 461.7 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)102.9 kW / 138.0 hp / 138.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output36.8 kW/l / 0.809 bhp/cu in / 0.809 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque89.6 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
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 ratio207.6 kW/ton / 157.3 bhp/ton / 157.3 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
Steeringrecirculating ballSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearLive axle, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front7.35-15Tyres rear7.35-15
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Galaxie 500 Hardtop

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