(1970 model)
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 15 M-1500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Taunus | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Country | US,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4343 mm / 171.0 in / 171.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Height | 1384 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 893 kg / 1969 lb / 1969 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2502 mm / 98.5 in / 98.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1308 mm / 51.5 in / 51.5 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 58.9 mm / 2.32 in / 2.32 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.53 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1498 cm3 / 91.4 cu in / 91.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 374.50 cm3/cylinder / 22.853 cu in/cylinder / 22.853 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 125.4 Nm / 92.5 lbft / 92.5 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 50.1 kW/l / 1.116 bhp/cu in / 1.116 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 83.71 Nm/l / 0.732 lbft/cu in / 0.732 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.50 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 134 km/h / 83 mph / 83 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 83.99 kW/ton / 114.19 bhp/ton / 114.19 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.80 m / 35.43 ft / 35.43 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford 15 M-1500
