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1960 Ford Falcon 4-Door Station Wagon

Ford's 4-door Falcon wagon provided the practicality of a station wagon with the economy of a compact, capturing a significant share of the growing compact market in 1960.
0R22S170581
6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Engine
4-Door Station Wagon
Body
San Jose, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code R San Jose, CA
Model Code 22 Falcon
Engine Code S 6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Serial Number 170581 Production #170581

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1960
Body Style4-Door Station Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. OHV 144 C.I.
Cylinders6
Displacement144 CID
Horsepower90 HP
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Carburetor1 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

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)