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1972 - Ford - Galaxie 500 Hardtop

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1. Galaxie 500 Hardtop 1972
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4. Galaxie 500 Hardtop 1966
General Information
Make Ford
Model Galaxie 500 Hardtop
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3073 mm     (121 in)
Front Track 1608 mm     (63,3 in)
Rear Track 1633 mm     (64,3 in)
Length 5547 mm     (218,4 in)
Width 2012 mm     (79,2 in)
Height 1346 mm     (53 in)
Ground Clearance 114 mm     (4,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,81
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 83 litre   (18,3 Imp gal ,  21,9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3933 cc     (240,01 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 80,8 mm     (3,18 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,26
Unitary Capacity 655,5 cc/cylinder    (40 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 103 HP     (76,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 230 N.m     (169,7 lb.ft ,  23,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 193 N.m    (3800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 26,2 HP/litre    (19,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,75 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4
Turning Circle Diameter 13,8 m    (45,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.TLi.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) RAx.TA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) F78 x 15
Tyres (rear) F78 x 15