Ford Falcon (XA)

Ford XA Falcon
Ford XA Falcon 500 Sedan with Grand Sport Rally Pack
Overview
ManufacturerFord Australia
Also calledFord XA Futura
Ford XA Fairmont
Ford Ranchero (South Africa) [1]
ProductionMarch 1972–September 1973
DesignerJack Telnack,[2] Brian Rossi, Allan Jackson[3]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door hardtop
2-door coupe utility
2-door van
LayoutFR layout
RelatedFord ZF Fairlane
Ford Cortina
Powertrain
Engine3.3L (200ci) 6-cyl (130 bhp)
4.1L (250ci) 6-cyl (155 bhp)
4.1L (250ci) 6-cyl (170 bhp)
4.9L (302ci) V8 (240 bhp)
5.8L (351ci) V8 (260 bhp)
5.8L (351ci) V8 (300 bhp) (GT only)
Transmission3-speed manual
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,819 mm (111.0 in)
Length4,737 mm (186.5 in)
Width1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height1,369 mm (53.9 in)
Curb weight1,369 kg (3,018.1 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFord XY Falcon
SuccessorFord XB Falcon

The Ford Falcon (XA) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1972 to 1973. It was the first iteration of the third generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont (XA)—the luxury-oriented version. The XA platform was also used for the Australian Ford Landau.

  1. ^ Advertisement for Ford Ranchero, www.flickr.com Retrieved on 12 October 2013
  2. ^ "John J. Telnack". Automotive Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  3. ^ Wright, John (1 August 2016). "Ford XB Falcon: Extra Benefits over the excellent XA". Shannons. Retrieved 20 July 2023.