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1960 Ford Falcon 4-Door Sedan

The 4-door Falcon sedan was the most popular body style in 1960, appealing to families seeking economy and practicality in Ford's new compact lineup.
0U12Y700569
8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Louisville, KY
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1960
Plant Code U Louisville, KY
Model Code 12 Falcon
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Serial Number 700569 Production #700569

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 352 C.I. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement352 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantLouisville, KY
Plant CodeU
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)