Ford Fairlane ZC Specifications

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• Years of Manufacture: 1969 - 1970

• Number Built: 12,513

• Price at Introduction:

  • Custom six: $3734
  • 500 V8 4 speed manual: $4085
  • 500 V8 automatic: $4195
  • 500 V8 351ci: $4360

• Models:

  • Custom
  • 500
  • 500 4 speed

• Date of Introduction:

  • July, 1969

• To Identify:

  • Long wheel base luxury Ford based on XW Falcon sedan
  • Dual vertical “stacked” headlights sitting proud of recessed two-tier grille
  • Fairlane emblem in upper passenger side of grille
  • 500 with chrome strips along lower edge of body and wheel arches
  • New wrap-around tail lights

• Body:

  • Unitary construction (Monocoque)

• Exterior Dimensions:

  • Total Length: 196.3 inches (4986mm)
  • Total width: 73.5 inches (1867mm)
  • Height at kerb weight: 55.8 inches (1417mm)
  • Wheelbase: 116.0 inches (2946mm)
  • Front Track: 58.9 inches (1496mm)
  • Rear Track: 58.5 inches (1486mm)

• Kerb Weight:

  • 3304lb (1499kg)

• Fuel Tank:

  • 16.4 gallons (74.6 litres)

• Turning Circle:

  • 41.1ft (12.5 metres)

• Instruments:

  • Speedometer
  • Petrol gauge
  • Temp gauge
  • Oil pressure gauge
  • Ammeter
  • Handbrake warning lamp
  • High-beam warning lamp
  • Electric clock

• Transmission:

  • Manual six cylinder models:
    • 1st: 2.95:1
    • 2nd: 1.69:1
    • 3rd: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 3.67:1
  • Manual 3 speed (V8 models):
    • 1st: 2.71:1
    • 2nd: 1.69:1
    • 3rd: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 3.37:1
  • Manual 4 speed (six and V8 models):
    • 1st: 2.78:1
    • 2nd: 1.93:1
    • 3rd: 1.36:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 2.78:1
  • Cruisomatic Auto (Six):
    • 1st: 2.39:1
    • 2nd: 1.45:1
    • 3rd: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 2.09:1
  • Cruisomatic Auto (V8, Top speed indicated for 351ci):
    • 1st: 2.46:1 to top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h)
    • 2nd: 1.46:1 to top speed of 85 mph (137 km/h)
    • 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 117 mph (188 km/h)
    • Reverse: 2.20:1

• Clutch:

  • Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
  • Six: 9.25”
  • V8: 10”

• Rear Axle Ratio:

  • 221ci manual: 3.23:1
  • 221ci automatic: 3.50:1
  • 302ci V8: 2.93:1
  • 351ci V8: 3.25:1

• Engine/Transmission Combinations:

  • Custom
    • Standard with 6 cylinder 221ci engine
    • Manual 3 speed transmission
    • Optional 4 speed manual, auto transmission, 302ci V8
  • 500 standard
    • Standard with 302ci V8 and Cruisomatic Auto
    • Optional 351ci V8

• 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):

  • 7.6 seconds (351ci automatic)

• Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):

  • 16.0 seconds (351ci automatic)

• 221ci Six:

  • Capacity: 221 cubic inches (3.60 litres)
  • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
  • Fuel System: Four barrel downdraft type carburettor
  • Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.46 inches (93 x 88mm)
  • Power: 140bhp (104kW) at 4400rpm
  • Torque: 210lb-ft (285Nm) at 2400rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1

• 302ci Windsor V8:

  • Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
  • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in vee
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
  • Fuel System: Ford two barrel carburettor, automatic choke
  • Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (102 x 76mm)
  • Power: 220bhp (165kW) at 4600rpm
  • Torque: 300lb-ft (407Nm) at 2600rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1

• 351ci Windsor V8:

  • Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
  • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in vee
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
  • Fuel System: Four barrel downdraft type carburettor
  • Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm)
  • Power: 290bhp (216kW) at 4600rpm
  • Torque: 385lb-ft (516Nm) at 2600rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 10.7:1

• Ignition and Electrical:

  • 12 volt
  • Coil and alternator

• Exhaust:

  • Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
  • V8: Twin pipes

• Suspension:

  • Front: Independent type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
  • Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic double acting shock absorbers

• Steering:

  • Custom: Recirculating ball, ratio 24:1
  • 500: Power steering standard, ratio 16:1
  • Note: Power steering optional on Custom

• Brakes:

  • Custom:
    • Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
    • Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
    • Power front discs optional
  • Fairlane 500:
    • Power assisted 11.25 inch (286mm) ventilated Girling disc brakes
    • Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums

• Wheels:

  • Pressed steel 5JJ wheels with safety rims, optional radial tyres on 6JJ rims

• Tyres:

  • 6.95 x 14 cross-ply tubed tyres
  • Optional ER70 x 14 radial to all models