What is the Ford Falcon based on?

The Ford Falcon is based on several different vehicles depending on the region. Here are some examples:
– In North America, the Ford Falcon was produced from 1960 to 1970. It was later replaced by the Ford Torino ).
– In Argentina, the Ford Falcon was built from 1962 to 1991 and was based on the parent company’s first-generation Falcon ).
– In Australia, the Ford Falcon was manufactured from 1960 to 2016. The early Australian Falcons were similar to their North American counterparts, but by the second generation, they had taken on a distinct look of their own while still being based on U.S. models.
– Additionally, there was a passenger variant of the first-generation Ford E Series van called the Ford Falcon van, which was based on the Falcon platform.
Please note that the Falcon’s design and platform varied across different generations and regions.

Why is it called a Ford Falcon?

The Ford Motor Company won a close race with coincidence. Both Ford and the Chrysler Corporation, unknown to each other, chose the name Falcon for their new small cars. Ford was able to get first dibs on the name because they reserved it with an industry registry only twenty minutes ahead of Chrysler.

What car was the original Mustang based on?

Ford Falcon
Epitomising the American automotive dream, the first Ford Mustang rolled off the production line on the 9th March 1964 and created a new motoring breed: The Pony Club. Based on the second generation Ford Falcon, the Mustang was the sportier relative and was fully customisable.

Was the Mustang built on a Falcon frame?

To decrease developmental costs, the Mustang used chassis, suspension, and drivetrain components derived from the Ford Falcon and Fairlane. It used a unitized platform-type frame from the 1964 Falcon and welded box-section side rails, including welded crossmembers.

What is the American version of the Ford Falcon?

Ford Mustang
Later in the 1964 model year, Ford’s new offering for that market was launched: the Ford Mustang, based heavily on the Falcon’s unified frame design.

What body style is a Ford Falcon?

Ford Falcon (Australia)

Ford Falcon
Assembly	Australia: Broadmeadows New Zealand: Lower Hutt (1960s–1973); Wiri (1973–1990s)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size (1960–1966) Full-size (1966–2016)
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door utility 2-door panel van 2-door coupé

What car was the Mustang modeled after?

1960 Ford Falcon compact
From 1965 until 2004, the Mustang shared chassis commonality with other Ford model lines, staying rear-wheel-drive throughout its production. From 1965 to 1973, the Mustang was derived from the 1960 Ford Falcon compact.

Is a Ford Falcon rare?

The XY Falcon is among the most sought-after muscle cars in Australia, but they’re getting global attention these days. And enthusiasts are willing to pay serious dinero to take one home. A 1971 XY Falcon GTHO – an exceedingly rare variant of the GT sedan – fetched over $1 million at auction.

Is a Ford Falcon a muscle car?

The AU Falcon won’t go down as Ford’s greatest decision but the team at FTE did their best and created a memorable muscle car out of it. This isn’t perhaps the best or most powerful muscle car Ford made during the decade, but it’s real impact was something greater.

Is a Ford Falcon fast?

Performance wise, it is considered the fastest model in the FG Falcon range capable of 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.8s, excluding the Falcon-based FPV models from Ford Australia’s performance vehicle partner Ford Performance Vehicles.

Is a Ford Falcon a Mustang?

Traditionally the first generation of Mustangs were vehicles produced from 1964 to 1973, also known as the “Falcon” Mustangs, designed from the Ford Falcon platform. During this period they got longer, heavier and included more engine options as the years went on.