The first Ford Consul was shown at the 1950 London Motor Show. It was a 1500 cc four-cylinder car and marked the start of Ford of Britain’s successful entry into the family saloon car market. The Consul, along with its stablemate, the Zephyr, was the first British Ford to feature modern unibody construction.
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Contents
- What was the top speed of the Ford Consul?
- How much did a Ford cost in 1972?
- What car did the Corsair replace?
- What was the top speed of the Ford Consul in 1954?
- What Ford went 300 mph?
- When was the first Ford Corsair made?
- What is the difference between a Ford Consul and Granada?
- How many Ford Consuls were made?
- What was the Ford car in 1950 to 1972?
- How many Ford Corsair’s are left?
What was the top speed of the Ford Consul?
Performance
| 0 – 30 mph | 6.5 s |
|---|---|
| 0 – 60 mph | 25.8 s |
| 1/4 mile | 23.9 s |
| Top speed | 113 kph (70 mph) |
| 30 mph – 0 | 10 m (32 ft) |
How much did a Ford cost in 1972?
The base price was $4,057and the curb weight came in at 4,165 pounds. There were several V8 engines available for the bigger Ford line, including a 302, 351, 400 and a 429. Many LTDs came with the bigger V8s, as the 351 was standard and the 400 and 429 were options.
What car did the Corsair replace?
The Lincoln Corsair is a compact luxury crossover marketed and sold by the Lincoln brand of Ford Motor Company since the 2020 model year. It replaced the MKC. In 2020, the Corsair was the best-selling vehicle for the Lincoln brand.
What was the top speed of the Ford Consul in 1954?
The model came with a 4-speed manual transmission and a top speed of 120 km/h. The Ford code for the Consul was the EOTA.
What Ford went 300 mph?
Ford GT
M2K Motorsports made history when their Ford GT made a 300mph standing-mile pass. We go under the hood of this amazing machine and talk power with the team behind the record.
When was the first Ford Corsair made?
October 1963
The Ford Consul Corsair (later known simply as the Ford Corsair), manufactured by Ford UK, is a midsized car that was introduced at the London Motor Show in October 1963 and available as either a saloon or estate from 1964 until 1970.
What is the difference between a Ford Consul and Granada?
The Consul and Granada were offered as four-door saloons, five-door estates and a two-door fastback coupe (from 1974 in the UK), with the higher-spec Granada including more luxurious fittings, including rev counter, oil pressure gauge, ammeter, rear ventilation control, and a larger centre console.
How many Ford Consuls were made?
227,732 produced
Ford Consul EOTA (1951–1956)
| Ford Consul (EOTA) | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1951–1956 227,732 produced |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | four door saloon four door estate two door convertible |
| Powertrain |
What was the Ford car in 1950 to 1972?
The Ford Zephyr is an executive car manufactured by Ford of Britain from 1950 until 1972. The Zephyr and its luxury variants, the Ford Zodiac and Ford Executive, were the largest passenger cars in the British Ford range from 1950 until their replacement by the Consul and Granada models in 1972.
How many Ford Corsair’s are left?
Only 300,000 Corsairs were made and it’s estimated that little more than 300-350 survive today. ‘Corsair’ means buccaneer, raider or pirate, and the Corsair’s unusual V-shaped snout gives it a very distinctive appearance which still looks striking today.
