Ford Falcon (XY)

Ford XY Falcon
Ford Falcon sedan
Overview
ManufacturerFord Australia
Also calledXY Futura
XY Fairmont
ProductionOctober 1970 – March 1972
AssemblyAustralia
Port Elizabeth, South Africa[1]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door coupe utility
2-door panel van
LayoutFR layout
F4 layout[2]
Powertrain
Engine200 cu in (3.3 L) I6
250 cu in (4.1 L) I6
302 cu in (4.9 L) "small block" V8
351 cu in (5.8 L) "Cleveland" V8
Transmission3-speed manual
4-speed manual
3-speed “Cruisomatic” automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,819 mm (111.0 in)
Length4,689 mm (184.6 in)
Width1,869 mm (73.6 in)
Height1,417 mm (55.8 in)
Curb weight1,362 kg (3,002.7 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorXW Falcon
SuccessorXA Falcon

The Ford Falcon (XY) is a full-size car produced by Ford Australia from 1970 to 1972. It was the fourth and last iteration of the second generation of the Falcon and included the Ford Fairmont (XY)—the luxury-oriented version.

  1. ^ Springbock Supercars - Aussie Style, Australian Muscle Car, Issue 10, Nov/Dec 2003, page 16 to 17
  2. ^ Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, page 165