|
type |
V8 |
|
displacement |
410 cu in (aprox. 6700 cm3) |
|
valve control |
one camshaft, hydraulic valve lifters |
|
compression |
10,5 : 1 |
|
carburetor |
Holley, 4 barrel |
|
power |
345 bhp |
|
torque |
475 lb/ft (645 Nm) |
|
fuel |
high octane, leaded or additive |
|
transmission |
Teletouch 3 speed auto |
|
powered axle |
rear |
|
suspension front |
coils, hydraulic shock absorbers |
|
suspension rear |
leaf springs, air supported hydraulic shock absorbers |
|
tires |
8.5x14" or 215/75R14 |
|
front |
drums, duplex system |
|
rear |
drums, duplex system |
|
activation |
hydraulic, single circuit, vacuum powered booster |
|
length |
aprox. 575 cm incl. continental kit |
|
width |
aprox. 203 cm |
|
height |
aprox. 150 cm |
|
weight |
aprox. 2070 kg |
In various articles acceleration from 0 to 60 mph was reported in the range of 9.5 to 9.7 seconds. I've tried this once, but my Edsel was a little slower. With respect to the age of engine and transmission I didn't check if the maximum speed of 120 mph can be reached.
|
type |
V8 |
|
displacement |
332 cu in (aprox. 5400 cm3) |
|
valve control |
one camshaft, hydraulic valve lifters |
|
compression |
8,9 : 1 |
|
carburetor |
Ford, 2 barrel |
|
power |
225 bhp |
|
fuel |
low octane, leaded or additive |
|
transmission |
2 speed auto |
|
powered axle |
rear |
|
suspension front |
coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers |
|
suspension rear |
leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers |
|
tires |
8.0x14" or 215/75R14 |
|
front |
drums, duplex system |
|
rear |
drums, duplex system |
|
activation |
hydraulic, single circuit, no booster |
|
length |
536 cm |
|
width |
203 cm |
|
height |
143 cm |
|
weight |
1750 kg |
Speed Age published an Edsel test in June 1959. The Ranger was equipped with the smaller V8 (292 cu in, 200 bhp) and a 3 speed automatic transmission. Acceleration form 0 to 60 mph was reported 10.8 seconds, maximum speed 119 mph.