Ford Falcon (XY)
{{short description|Car produced by Ford Australia}}
{{For|a complete overview of all Falcon models|Ford Falcon (Australia)}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| image = 1971 Ford XY Falcon - NSW Police (5125380277).jpg
| caption = Ford Falcon sedan
| name = Ford XY Falcon
| manufacturer = Ford Australia
| aka = XY Futura
XY Fairmont
| production = October 1970 – March 1972
| assembly = Australia
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaSpringbock Supercars - Aussie Style, Australian Muscle Car, Issue 10, Nov/Dec 2003, page 16 to 17
| predecessor = XW Falcon
| successor = XA Falcon
| class = Full-size car
| body_style = 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door coupe utility
2-door panel van
| layout = FR layout
F4 layoutNorm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, page 165
| platform =
| engine = {{convert|200|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} I6
{{convert|250|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} I6
{{convert|302|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} "small block" V8
{{convert|351|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} "Cleveland" V8
| transmission = 3-speed manual
4-speed manual
3-speed “Cruisomatic” automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2819|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4689|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1869|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1417|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1362|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related =
| designer =
}}
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.
Overview
The XY Falcon was released in October 1970 replacing the XW Falcon.Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 118 The XY was a facelift of the XW, featuring a new divided grille and redesigned tail lights. A new range of six-cylinder and V8 engines was introduced, and improvements were made to seating, safety equipment and ride quality.[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_ford_falcon_xy.htm Ford Falcon XY] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 17 February 2010
Model range
The XY Falcon range featured eight passenger vehicles and three commercial models.[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/falcon_XY_technical_specifications.htm Falcon XY Technical Specifications] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 17 February 2010
- Ford Falcon Sedan
- Ford Falcon Wagon
- Ford Falcon 500 Sedan
- Ford Falcon 500 Wagon
- Ford Futura Sedan
- Ford Fairmont Sedan
- Ford Fairmont Wagon
- Ford Falcon GT Sedan
- Ford Falcon Utility
- Ford Falcon Van
- Ford Falcon 500 Utility
- Ford Falcon Limousine
- Ford Falcon Panel Van
Futura and Fairmont models, whilst marketed as part of the XY Falcon range, were not officially referred to or badged as Falcons.Ford XY Falcon sales brochure, Ford Sales Company of Australia Limited
A GS Rally Pack was available as an option on the Falcon 500, Futura and Fairmont Sedans and Wagons.Ford XY Falcon sales brochure, Ford Sales Company of Australia Limited, pages 22–23
File:1971 Ford XY Falcon - NSW Police (5125367557).jpg|Ford Falcon sedan
File:1971 Ford Falcon 500, right rear (MHV).jpg|Ford Falcon 500 sedan
File:1971 Ford Falcon 500 Wagon (XY) (9995382113).jpg|Ford Falcon 500 wagon
File:1970-72 XY Fairmont Limelight==.JPG|Ford Fairmont sedan
File:1970-72 XY Fairmont GS Bronze Wine==.JPG|Ford Fairmont sedan with GS Rally Pack
File:Ford Fairmont XY GS Wagon.jpg|Ford Fairmont wagon with GS Rally Pack
File:03 Vermillion Fire (6) 256 GTs 68 HOs==.JPG|Ford XY Falcon GTHO (non-standard wheels)
File:Ford Falcon XY Utility.jpg|Ford Falcon Utility
File:1970-72 XY Van Black==.JPG|Ford Falcon Panel Van (non-standard wheels & front spoiler)
=Falcon GTHO Phase III=
A high-performance Falcon GTHO Phase III was released in May 1971.Glass’s Dealer Guide, South Australian & Northern Territory Edition, June 1973, page 54
=Falcon 4-wheel-drive utility=
Engines
New {{convert|200|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|250|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} inline six-cylinder engines replaced the smaller-capacity sixes offered in the XW. The {{convert|302|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|351|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} V8s were carried over from the previous range, though the larger capacity small block was dropped and only the Cleveland engine was available. A {{convert|250|hp|abbr=on}} version of the Cleveland engine, with a two-barrelled 2V (venturi) carburetor was the top option on the XY Falcon and ZD Fairmont range. The {{convert|300|hp|abbr=on}}, four-barrelled, 4V version of the engine was only offered on the XY GT and GTHO.{{cite web |title=Engines |url=http://www.aus-ford-uk.co.uk/html/engines.html |website=Australian Ford Register UK |access-date=2022-10-03}}AC Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, pages 163–164
Production
Production of the XY Falcon range totalled 118,666 vehicles. 1,557 XY Falcon GTs and 300 XY GT-HOs were built.[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/ford_falcon_xy_gthoiii_technical_specifications.htm Ford XY GTHO Phase III Technical Specifications] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 17 February 2010
Replacement
The XY range was replaced by the XA Falcon in March 1972.Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 129
External links
{{Commons category|Ford Falcon (XY)}}