Model Overview
| Detail |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company of Australia |
| Assembly |
Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia |
| Production years |
1966-1972 |
| Models |
XR (1966-68), XT (1968-69), XW (1969-70), XY (1970-72) |
| Body styles |
Sedan (4-door), wagon (4-door), ute (2-door), panel van (2-door) |
| Platform |
Ford Australia full-size, body-on-frame |
| Layout |
Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
Engine Specifications
170ci Inline Six (XR only)
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
Inline 6-cylinder, OHV, 12-valve |
| Displacement |
170ci (2,786 cc) |
| Bore x stroke |
3.50 in x 2.94 in (88.9 mm x 74.7 mm) |
| Compression ratio |
8.7:1 |
| Power |
105 hp (78 kW) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque |
155 lb-ft (210 Nm) @ 2,400 rpm |
| Fuel system |
Single-barrel carburettor |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
200ci Inline Six (Crossflow)
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
Inline 6-cylinder, OHV, 12-valve, crossflow head |
| Displacement |
200ci (3,277 cc) |
| Bore x stroke |
3.68 in x 3.13 in (93.5 mm x 79.5 mm) |
| Compression ratio |
8.6:1 |
| Power |
120 hp (89 kW) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque |
185 lb-ft (251 Nm) @ 2,200 rpm |
| Fuel system |
Single-barrel carburettor (Autolite) |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
250ci Inline Six (Crossflow)
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
Inline 6-cylinder, OHV, 12-valve, crossflow head |
| Displacement |
250ci (4,089 cc) |
| Bore x stroke |
3.68 in x 3.91 in (93.5 mm x 99.3 mm) |
| Compression ratio |
8.6:1 (standard), 9.0:1 (some models) |
| Power |
145-155 hp (108-115 kW) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque |
230-240 lb-ft (312-325 Nm) @ 2,200 rpm |
| Fuel system |
Single or 2-barrel carburettor (Autolite/Stromberg) |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
| Oil capacity |
4.7 L (with filter) |
289ci Windsor V8 (XR only)
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
V8, OHV, 16-valve |
| Displacement |
289ci (4,736 cc) |
| Bore x stroke |
4.00 in x 2.87 in (101.6 mm x 72.9 mm) |
| Compression ratio |
9.3:1 (2V), 10.0:1 (4V GT) |
| Power (2V) |
200 hp (149 kW) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Power (4V GT) |
225 hp (168 kW) @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque (2V) |
282 lb-ft (382 Nm) @ 2,400 rpm |
| Fuel system |
2-barrel or 4-barrel carburettor |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser, dual-point (GT) |
302ci Windsor V8 (XT-XY)
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
V8, OHV, 16-valve |
| Displacement |
302ci (4,942 cc) |
| Bore x stroke |
4.00 in x 3.00 in (101.6 mm x 76.2 mm) |
| Compression ratio |
9.0:1 (2V), 9.5:1 (4V) |
| Power (2V) |
210 hp (157 kW) @ 4,400 rpm |
| Power (4V) |
230 hp (172 kW) @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque (2V) |
300 lb-ft (407 Nm) @ 2,600 rpm |
| Fuel system |
2-barrel or 4-barrel carburettor |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser |
| Oil capacity |
4.7 L (with filter) |
351ci Cleveland V8 (XW-XY GT and GTHO)
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
V8, OHV, 16-valve |
| Displacement |
351ci (5,752 cc) |
| Bore x stroke |
4.00 in x 3.50 in (101.6 mm x 88.9 mm) |
| Compression ratio |
11.0:1 (2V), 11.3:1 (4V) |
| Power (GT, 4V) |
300 hp (224 kW) @ 5,400 rpm |
| Power (GTHO Phase III) |
300 hp rated (est. 380 hp actual) |
| Torque (GT, 4V) |
380 lb-ft (515 Nm) @ 3,400 rpm |
| Fuel system |
4-barrel carburettor (Autolite 4300 or Holley 780 on GTHO) |
| Ignition |
Dual-point distributor, mechanical advance |
| Oil capacity |
5.7 L (with filter) |
| Cooling |
High-capacity radiator, auxiliary oil cooler (GTHO) |
Transmission Specifications
3-Speed Manual (Column Shift)
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
3-speed synchromesh manual |
| Ratios |
1st: 2.99, 2nd: 1.75, 3rd: 1.00 |
| Shift |
Column-mounted |
| Application |
Base six-cylinder models |
4-Speed Toploader Manual
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
4-speed synchromesh manual |
| Ratios (standard) |
1st: 2.78, 2nd: 1.93, 3rd: 1.36, 4th: 1.00 |
| Ratios (close-ratio, GT/GTHO) |
1st: 2.32, 2nd: 1.69, 3rd: 1.29, 4th: 1.00 |
| Shift |
Floor-mounted |
| Application |
GT, GTHO, optional on other models |
C4 Automatic
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
3-speed automatic |
| Ratios |
1st: 2.46, 2nd: 1.46, 3rd: 1.00 |
| Application |
Six-cylinder and 302 V8 models |
| Fluid capacity |
9.5 L (dry fill) |
C6 Automatic
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
3-speed automatic |
| Ratios |
1st: 2.46, 2nd: 1.46, 3rd: 1.00 |
| Application |
351 V8 models |
| Fluid capacity |
11.4 L (dry fill) |
Differential
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
Live axle, semi-floating |
| Ratios available |
2.77, 2.92, 3.00, 3.25, 3.50 |
| GT/GTHO ratio |
3.25:1 (standard), 3.50:1 (GTHO Phase III) |
| Limited slip |
Detroit Locker (GTHO), optional on GT |
Suspension
Front
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
Independent, upper and lower control arms |
| Springs |
Coil springs |
| Dampers |
Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Anti-roll bar |
Standard on GT/GTHO, optional on others |
Rear
| Detail |
Specification |
| Type |
Live axle |
| Springs |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Dampers |
Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Anti-roll bar |
Not fitted (standard) |
Brakes
XR
| Detail |
Specification |
| Front |
Drum brakes (9 in x 2.5 in) |
| Rear |
Drum brakes (9 in x 1.75 in) |
| Booster |
Vacuum-assisted (optional) |
| GT |
Front disc brakes standard |
XT-XY
| Detail |
Specification |
| Front |
Disc brakes (11.3 in / 287 mm) |
| Rear |
Drum brakes (10 in x 2.25 in) |
| Booster |
Vacuum-assisted |
| GT/GTHO |
Larger front discs, heavy-duty rear drums |
Dimensions
| Detail |
XR-XY Sedan |
| Wheelbase |
111.0 in (2,819 mm) |
| Overall length |
189.9 in (4,823 mm), XR; 191.3 in (4,859 mm), XY |
| Overall width |
73.6 in (1,869 mm), XR; 74.5 in (1,892 mm), XW/XY |
| Overall height |
56.4 in (1,433 mm) |
| Track, front |
57.5 in (1,461 mm), XR; 59.0 in (1,499 mm), XW/XY |
| Track, rear |
56.5 in (1,435 mm), XR; 59.0 in (1,499 mm), XW/XY |
| Ground clearance |
6.7 in (170 mm) |
| Kerb weight (sedan, 6-cyl) |
1,200-1,280 kg |
| Kerb weight (sedan, V8) |
1,360-1,430 kg |
| Kerb weight (GT/GTHO) |
1,430-1,480 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity |
16.5 gallons (63 L), XR/XT; 17.2 gallons (65 L), XW; 23 gallons (87 L), GTHO Phase III (long-range tank) |
Wheels and Tyres
| Detail |
Specification |
| Standard wheels |
14 x 5 in pressed steel |
| GT wheels |
14 x 6 in pressed steel or GT alloys (XY) |
| GTHO Phase III wheels |
15 x 7 in alloy (Globe) |
| Standard tyres |
6.95 x 14 crossply (early), 185R14 radial (later) |
| GT tyres |
185/70R14 radial |
| GTHO Phase III tyres |
Dunlop SP Sport 185/70R15 |
Performance (Factory and Period Test Data)
XR GT (289 4V, 4-speed manual)
| Detail |
Specification |
| 0-60 mph |
8.5 seconds (period test) |
| 0-100 km/h |
~9.0 seconds |
| Standing quarter mile |
16.0 seconds @ 88 mph |
| Top speed |
115 mph (185 km/h) |
XW GT (351 Cleveland 4V, 4-speed manual)
| Detail |
Specification |
| 0-60 mph |
6.8 seconds (period test) |
| 0-100 km/h |
~7.2 seconds |
| Standing quarter mile |
14.9 seconds @ 95 mph |
| Top speed |
130 mph (209 km/h) |
XY GTHO Phase III (351 Cleveland, 4-speed manual)
| Detail |
Specification |
| 0-60 mph |
6.4 seconds (period test) |
| 0-100 km/h |
~6.8 seconds |
| Standing quarter mile |
14.4 seconds @ 100 mph |
| Top speed |
150 mph (241 km/h), period press test |
Electrical
| Detail |
Specification |
| System voltage |
12V negative earth |
| Battery |
12V, typically 60Ah (standard), 70Ah (V8/GT) |
| Generator/alternator |
Generator (early XR), alternator (later XR onwards) |
| Ignition |
Points and condenser (all models), dual-point (GT/GTHO) |
Capacities and Service Data
| Detail |
Specification |
| Engine oil (Crossflow 250) |
4.7 L (with filter) |
| Engine oil (351 Cleveland) |
5.7 L (with filter) |
| Coolant capacity (six) |
9.5 L |
| Coolant capacity (V8) |
13.5 L |
| Fuel tank (standard) |
63 L (XR/XT), 65 L (XW/XY) |
| Fuel tank (GTHO long-range) |
87 L |
| Gearbox oil (Toploader) |
1.2 L (SAE 80W-90) |
| Differential oil |
1.4 L (SAE 90) |
| Auto transmission fluid |
9.5 L (C4), 11.4 L (C6) |
Colour and Trim
The XR-XY range was available in a wide variety of exterior colours that changed with each model update. GT and GTHO models were available in specific colour combinations that are now central to authenticity verification. Refer to the Ford Falcon GT Owners Club colour charts for model-specific colour codes and availability.
Common GT colours include:
- XR GT: Ivy Green, Candy Apple Red, Silver Frost
- XT GT: Lime Frost, Candy Apple Red, GT Gold
- XW GT/GTHO: Brambles Red, Lime Glaze, Starlight Blue, Reef Green
- XY GT/GTHO: Vermillion Fire, Wild Violet, Lime Glaze, Yellow Glow, Ultra White