2006-11-22 07:56:38 · 3 answers · asked by Jonathan G 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Curb Weight:
3000-3210 lbs
That would depend on the engine and a few other variables. As far as the air bag goes, there are several sensors that would have to act together for the air bag to activate. So there is not a specific speed you can look at and say it will activate at or above this speed.
Generally though, the following applies: To have a frontal (driver or passenger) air bag deploy, certain criteria must be met. One of these criteria is that the frontal impact must be within a 60-degree window, occurring within 30 degrees from the vehicle's centerline. Another key element is that the crash forces are equivalent to a head-on collision with an immovable barrier at 10-15 miles per hour. Because a typical automobile accident only lasts about 0.125 (1/8th) of a second, air bags deploy within 15 to 20ms after the initial crash impact. To create a protective cushion between the occupant and the vehicle's interior, the air bag inflates at speeds up to 200 mph within approximately 30ms after impact. This allows the occupant to contact a fully inflated bag within approximately 45 to 50ms after the initial crash impact. Approximately 100ms after impact the bag deflates.
The entire deployment and deflation cycle takes place in less than one second.
2006-11-22 08:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 1,400 kg in metric. As for the airbag Oklatoms answer is as good and to the point.
2006-11-22 11:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by Wattsie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could tell you how quick the airbag inflates/deflates but it;s not much use to you! (6.92seconds)....sad eh...?
2006-11-23 04:01:59 · answer #3 · answered by delboys_bruv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋