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1961 Ford Falcon 4-Door Wagon

The 4-door Falcon wagon offered the most passenger and cargo room in the compact lineup, appealing to growing families.
Confidence 95%
1X22W399267
8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Engine
4-Door Wagon
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
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1961 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code X Unknown Plant
Model Code 22 Falcon
Engine Code W 8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Serial Number 399267 Production #399267

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1961
Body Style4-Door Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 292 C.I. (Dual)
Cylinders8
Displacement292 CID
Horsepower175 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1963
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.3
Height54.5
Legroom front44.6
Legroom rear40.1
Length181.2
Nameplate origin1960
Wheelbase109.5
Width70.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)