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1961 Ford Falcon 2-Door Sedan

The base 2-door Falcon sedan was Ford's budget-friendly compact entry in its second year, competing directly with Chevrolet's Corvair.
1A11Z123456
8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 11 Falcon
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police)
Serial Number 123456 Production #123456

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon
Year1961
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 (4-V Police)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower330 HP
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Carburetor4 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
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)