Ford Falcon (XL)
Ford Falcon (XL) | |
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![]() Ford Falcon Deluxe Sedan (XL) | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
Production | August 1962 – February 1964 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size car[1] |
Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 2-door coupé utility 2-door panel van |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.4 L (144 cu in) Falcon Six I6 2.8 L (170 cu in) Falcon Six I6 |
Transmission | 3-speed manual 2-speed Fordomatic automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,781 mm (109.5 in)[2] |
Length | 4,602 mm (181.2 in)[2] |
Width | 1,778 mm (70.0 in)[1] |
Height | 1,384 mm (54.5 in)[1] |
Curb weight | 1,106–1,135 kg (2,438–2,502 lb)[2] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Ford Falcon (XK) |
Successor | Ford Falcon (XM) |
The Ford Falcon (XL) is a mid-size car which was produced by Ford Australia from 1962 to 1964. It was the second iteration of the first generation of the Falcon
Overview
[edit]The Falcon XL was introduced in August 1962,[3] replacing the Falcon XK which had been in production since 1960.[4] Visual changes from the XK included a new convex grille, bumper mounted park/turn lights, new taillights, and a revised, squared off roofline (on the sedans) which was promoted as the “Thunderbird roofline”.[5] Other changes included a new manual gearbox (although it was still a three-speed unit), new clutch, new starter motor, new air cleaner, new suspension system and a new carburettor.[5]
Both of the engines from the XK were retained; a 144 cu in (2,360 cc) Falcon Six inline-six, which produced 67 kW (90 hp; 91 PS) and an optional 170 cu in (2,786 cc) version of the Falcon Six, which produced 75 kW (101 hp; 102 PS).[2] Pricing started at £1,070 ($2,140 AUD) for a base model Falcon.[6]
Model range
[edit]The Falcon XL range included four-door sedan and five-door station wagons.[7] The luxury Futura Sedan and Squire Wagon models were new for the XL series,[5] the latter featuring simulated woodgrain side and rear panels.[8] Commercial vehicle derivatives were available in two-door coupe utility and two-door panel van body styles with the latter marketed as the Falcon Sedan Delivery.[9]
Models were marketed as follows:
- Falcon Sedan[10]
- Falcon Deluxe Sedan[10]
- Falcon Futura Sedan[10][11]
- Falcon Station Wagon[10]
- Falcon Deluxe Wagon[10]
- Falcon Squire Wagon[10]
- Falcon Utility[12]
- Falcon Deluxe Utility[12]
- Falcon Sedan Delivery[13]
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Ford XL Falcon Deluxe sedan
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Ford XL Falcon Deluxe sedan
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Ford XL Falcon Futura sedan
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Ford XL Falcon Futura sedan
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Ford XL Falcon station wagon
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Ford XL Falcon station wagon
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Ford XL Falcon Deluxe station wagon
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Ford XL Falcon Squire station wagon
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Ford XL Falcon utility
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Ford XL Falcon Deluxe utility
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Ford XL Falcon Deluxe utility
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Ford XL Falcon sedan delivery (with additional side windows)
Production
[edit]The Falcon XL was replaced by the Ford Falcon (XM) in February 1964,[14] production having totalled 75,765 units.[3]
Motorsport
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A Falcon XL driven by Bob Jane and Harry Firth was “first across the line” in the 1962 Armstrong 500, with the first four places in Class B filled by Falcon XLs.[15]
References
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- ^ a b c "1962 Ford Falcon Sedan 144 Six 3-speed (XL) (model since August 1962 for Australia ) specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d "1962 Ford (Australia) XL-series Falcon Base Sedan all versions specifications and performance data". automobile-catalog.com. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
- ^ a b AC Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, page 32
- ^ AC Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, page 11
- ^ a b c Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 86
- ^ "XL Ford Falcon (1962-64)". Ranleys. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- ^ AC Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, pages 34–40
- ^ AC Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, page 40
- ^ AC Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, pages 44–45
- ^ a b c d e f Ford Falcon sedan and station wagon brochure (DM26-7/62), Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Ltd
- ^ The Ford Falcon sedan and station wagon brochure (DM26-7/62) uses the term Futura Sedan but shows that the model also carried Falcon badging
- ^ a b 1962 Ford Falcon XL utility brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.org Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 23 April 2015
- ^ 1962 Ford Falcon XL sedan delivery Brochure, www.oldcarbrochures.org Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 23 April 2015
- ^ AC Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, page 46
- ^ "1962 Armstrong 500". Unique Cars and Parts. Retrieved 20 December 2014.