These are standard specifications for the 1961 Ford Falcon, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Manual Automatic Overdrive , Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1965 |
| Price : | $1,912-$2,267 |
| Weight : | 2289 lbs | 1038.273 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'S' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.5 in | 64 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'U' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | Serial Number Code 'V' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'W' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Manual Automatic Overdrive , Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1961 : | 1,338,790 |
| 1961 Ford Falcon | |
| Six Series Futura Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 44,470 |
| Six Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 159,761 |
| Six Series Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 149,982 |
| Six Series Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 87,933 |
| Six Series Station Wagon 2 dr. 6 P : | 32,045 |
Handling
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Ford Falcon?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Ford Falcon? A: The 1961 Ford Falcon has a wheelbase size of 109.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Ford Falcon? A: The 1961 Ford Falcon has a length of 181.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Ford Falcon cost when new?A: The 1961 Ford Falcon cost approximately $1,912 to $2,267 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Ford Falcon? A: The 1961 Ford Falcon was offered as a Six Series Futura Sedan, Six Series Sedan, Six Series Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1961? A: Ford produced 1,338,790 automobiles in 1961.Q: What engines did the 1961 Ford Falcon have? A: The 1961 Ford Falcon had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4200 RPM Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Ford Falcon have? A: The 1961 Ford Falcon had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic, Manual Automatic Overdrive, Automatic Ford-O-Matic.