1956 - Ford - Zephyr

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Zephyr 1956
2. Zephyr 1950
General Information
Make Ford
Model Zephyr
Production Year 1956
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2718 mm     (107 in)
Front Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Rear Track 1321 mm     (52 in)
Length 4547 mm     (179 in)
Width 1746 mm     (68,7 in)
Height 1537 mm     (60,5 in)
Ground Clearance 171 mm     (6,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 1193 kg     (2627,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 50 litre   (11 Imp gal ,  13,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2553 cc     (155,79 cu in)
Bore 82,55 mm     (3,25 in)
Stroke 79,5 mm     (3,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 425,5 cc/cylinder    (25,97 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 85 HP     (63,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 180 N.m     (132,8 lb.ft ,  18,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 137,6 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 71,2 HP/ton    (53,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 33,3 HP/litre    (24,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 11,6 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 20,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 143 km/h   (88,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & peg
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-H
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)