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How long is a 1960 Ford Falcon?

The answer is straightforward: sedans are typically about 170 inches long, while the wagon version runs roughly 183 inches. Exact figures depend on the specific body style and year of manufacture.


Context: Ford's first-generation compact


Introduced in 1960, the Falcon marked Ford’s move into the compact-car segment. It was offered in multiple body styles—including two- and four-door sedans, a station wagon, and a convertible/hardtop—each with slight differences in overall length due to design choices, bumper treatment, and trim.


Length by body style


In broad terms, the sedan variants of the 1960 Falcon sit near 170 inches in overall length, while the wagon stretches longer, typically around 183 inches. Small deviations can occur based on options, bumper configurations, and year-to-year styling tweaks, but the general pattern holds: sedans about 170 inches; wagons in the low 180s inches.


For those seeking exact measurements for a particular car, consult original factory specification sheets, period road-test data, or Ford’s archival catalogs that list measurements by year and body style.


Practical considerations


Length varies with wheelbase, bumper design, and trim; these factors changed modestly across the model’s early years. If you’re restoring or evaluating a specific unit, verify the precise figure against the exact year and body style rather than relying on broad estimates.


Summary


In summary, a 1960 Ford Falcon typically measures about 170 inches in length for sedans and around 183 inches for the wagon, with minor year-to-year and model-to-model variations. For the most accurate figure, reference the original specification sheets for your exact variant, or consult Ford’s historical catalogs.

How long is a 1960 Corvette?


A 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is 177.2 inches (approximately 14.814.814.8 feet) long. This length is consistent across different sources, which also list other dimensions like a width of 72.8 inches and a wheelbase of 102 inches.
 

  • Length: 177.2 inches (4,5014 comma 5014,501 mm)
  • Width: 72.8 inches (1,8491 comma 8491,849 mm)
  • Wheelbase: 102 inches
  • Height: 51.6 inches with the soft top up
  • Curb Weight: 2,985 lbs



What is a 1960 Ford Falcon worth today?


Typically, you can expect to pay around $8,240 for a 1960 Ford Falcon in good condition with average spec. What is the highest selling price of a 1960 Ford Falcon? The highest selling price of a 1960 Ford Falcon at auction over the last three years was $4,450.



What is the length of a Ford Falcon?


The length of a Ford Falcon varies by model and generation, but later models like the 2016 G6E are around 4967 mm (16 ft 4 in). Other generations have different lengths, such as the 1960-1963 North American version at 4597 mm (15 ft 1 in) and the 2017 FG Falcon wagon at 5394 mm (17 ft 8 in).
 
Later models (Australia)

  • 2016 Falcon G6E: 4967 mm (16 ft 4 in)
  • 2017 Falcon sedan: 5382 mm (17 ft 8 in)
  • 2017 Falcon XR6: 5394 mm (17 ft 8 in) 

Earlier models (North America)
  • First generation (1960–1963): 4,597 mm (15 ft 1 in)
  • 1965 Falcon: 4,613 mm (181.6 in) 

Other generations (Australia)
  • FG Falcon: 4,955 mm (195.1 in)
  • BA Falcon: 4,916–5,053 mm (193.5–198.9 in)
  • XK Falcon: 4,602 mm (181.2 in)
  • XM Falcon: 4,651 mm (183.1 in) 



How long is a 1960 Falcon?


First generation (1960–1963)

First generation
Wheelbase109.5 in (2,781 mm)
Length181 in (4,597 mm)
Width70.1 in (1,781 mm)
Height54.4 in (1,382 mm)


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