Ford1959 Falcon 144 Estate Specs

1959 Ford Falcon 144 Estate Specifications & Performance

1959, 1960, 1961

Tech Specs Summary


2.4 L Inline 6

82 mph

20.5 seconds

90 BHP

28 mpg

4 Doors

6 Seats

850 L
kg
1,190 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
82 mph
0-62 mph
20.5 seconds
0-60 mph
19.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
76 BHP/Tonne
Power
90 BHP
Torque
138 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
28 mpg
Total Range
326 Miles
CO2 Emissions
225 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.4 Litre
2,360 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
90 BHP @ 4,200 RPM
91 ps @ 4,200 RPM
Peak Torque
138 lb·ft @ 2,000 RPM
187 N·m @ 2,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Thriftpower Six (144 Special Six)
Compression Ratio
8.7:1
Bore x Stroke
88.9 x 63.5 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.4:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
38 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
15 BHP
Unitary Capacity
394 cc
BMEP
10 Bar
144.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
3 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
2 Gears
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Drum
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Estate
Doors
4
Seats
6
Cargo Space
850 L
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Kerb Weight
1,190 kg
Gross Weight
1,700 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
Length
4,798 mm
Width
1,778 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Wheelbase
2,781 mm
Front Track
1,448 mm
Rear Track
1,384 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating1.7
Environment Rating1.8
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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