Is the Ford Falcon, as produced in Australia in the 1980s, actually technologically derived from the British/ German Ford Granada of the late 70s? It seems to share many of its body panels, but doesn't have the same rear suspension, dash, and engine range. Also, I'm surprised by the fact that this car is actually more economical with its big 4.2L engine than the European with its tiniest ones. How does it do THAT? I'm getting 9L/ 100km out of it, as opposed to my Granada 2.8 V6 in Britain, which guzzled 14 to 18 at best.
2006-07-19 18:37:17 · 1 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Yes you are right there is a lot of cross engineering from country to country as this makes a lot of economic and logistical sense.
The reason the 4.1 is more economical is it has engine management and the European car was carburettor-ed and grossly under powered.
Jules auto tech/lecturer. Australia.
2006-07-19 19:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋