Ford Zodiac MkIII 1962

 
Make  Ford 
Model  Zodiac 
Year  1962 
Body and Dimensions 
Body Type  4/5S SAL 
Number of doors  
Wheelbase  2718 mm 107 in  
Front Track  1346 mm 53 in  
Rear Track  1359 mm 53.5 in  
Length  4642 mm 182.8 in  
Width  1581 mm 62.2 in  
Height  1454 mm 57.2 in  
Weight  1288 kg 2840 lb  
Fuel tank capacity  0 litres  Imp Gallons  US Gallons 
Performance 
0-50 mph  10 s   
Standing quarter-mile 19.2 s   
Maximum Speed  161 km/h 100 mph  
Engine Specifications 
Engine manufacturer  Ford   
Engine Position    
Engine alignment    
Bore  82.55 mm   
Stroke  79.5 mm   
Cylinders   6-S   
Valve Gear  OHV   
Valves per Cylinder (12 in total)  
Swept Volume  2553 cc   
Main crankshaft bearings   
Coolant    
Compression Ratio  8.3   
Fuel System  1 Ze carb   
Maximum power  109 bhp (81 kW) 
Power Peak  4750 rpm   
Maximum Torque 190 nm (140 lb/ft, 19.4 kgm)
Torque Peak  2000 rpm   
Power-weight ratio   84.62 bhp/ton ( kw/ton) 
Specific Output 42.69 bhp per litre (31.73 kW per litre) 
Steering 
Steering   
Turns lock-to-lock    
Turning circle  0 m  ft  
Suspension 
Front Suspension  I.CS. 
Rear Suspension  LA.SE. 
Brakes 
Brakes (front/rear)  Di/Dr-S   
Gearbox and Transmission 
Gearbox type    
Top Gear Ratio   
Final Drive Ratio  3.54   
km/h per 1000 rpm in top 32.7   
mph/1000 rpm in top  20.3   
Drive Wheels    
Origins 
Country  GB   

Specifications courtesy of Zak McGregor

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