How many Ford Falcons are there?
There isn’t a single global total for Ford Falcons. The name has two major, separate production histories—one in the United States and one in Australia—plus a large population of surviving classics that aren’t tallied in a central registry.
Where the Ford Falcon lived
Ford used the Falcon name in two distinct markets, creating separate production narratives. Below are broad production-scale snapshots for the United States and Australia.
United States
In the United States, the Falcon was introduced in 1960 as a compact car with multiple body styles and sub-models. The overall production run for the U.S. Falcon spanned roughly the 1960s era and into the early 1970s in the broader Falcon family, with estimates typically placing total U.S. Falcon output in the low-to-mid millions range.
- 1960–1970: Roughly 1.5–2 million Falcons produced in the United States across various body styles.
These figures reflect the scale of Ford's compact offering in the American market during that era and the Falcon’s role as a foundational model for Ford in that period.
Australia
The Ford Falcon became a mainstay in Australia from 1960 onward, evolving through numerous generations and variants. Australia’s Falcon production lasted until 2016, and total output exceeded several million units, commonly cited as more than four million across all generations.
- 1960–2016: Production well over 4 million Falcons in Australia, spanning multiple generations and variants.
In Australia, the Falcon was a central pillar of Ford’s lineup for more than half a century, shaping both design and market strategy in that region.
Current status and how many Falcons exist today
As of 2025, Ford does not produce a model named Falcon. In the United States, Falcons are now classic cars rather than a current lineup, and in Australia the Falcon name was retired with the end of production in 2016. There is no single, official global registry counting surviving Falcons.
For enthusiasts seeking rough counts of surviving units, common sources include national vehicle registries, classic car clubs, auction records, and Ford enthusiast organizations. Each source yields different numbers, and estimates vary by country and condition.
Summary
The Ford Falcon name spans two major markets with distinct histories. In the United States, approximately 1.5–2 million Falcons were produced during the 1960s in various forms. In Australia, production surpassed 4 million from 1960 to 2016. There is no universal, up-to-date global tally of how many Falcons exist today; surviving examples are tracked by separate registries, clubs, and auction records rather than a single database.
How many kinds of falcons are there?
There are about 40 species of falcons in the genus Falco, with the entire Falconidae family (which includes caracaras and forest falcons) containing roughly 60-65 recognized species. These species are found on every continent except Antarctica and vary in size, with the Gyrfalcon being the largest and the American Kestrel the smallest in the Americas.
- Genus Falco : This group, which includes the larger falcons and kestrels, contains around 39 to 40 species.
- Falconidae family: This broader family is a more inclusive classification that contains the Falco genus, plus other related birds like caracaras and forest falcons.
- Examples of species: Some well-known species include the Peregrine Falcon (the fastest animal on Earth), the Gyrfalcon (the largest falcon), the American Kestrel (the smallest in the Americas), and the Prairie Falcon.
How much is a Ford Falcon worth today?
The price of a Ford Falcon depends entirely on whether you mean a classic model or a new one. Prices for used classic Falcons range from around $4,000 for a "poor" condition model up to over $90,000 for a pristine or rare model, with prices heavily influenced by condition, year, and model. For modern, classic, or newer Falcon models (which vary by region, e.g. Australia), prices range from approximately $24,000 to $43,000.
Classic Ford Falcon (1960s)
- Condition and price: The condition is the biggest factor. Prices generally fall into these categories:
- Excellent: Around $21,600
- Good: Around $14,900
- Fair: Around $7,700
- Poor: Around $4,000
- Specific examples:
- 1963 Falcon Sprint: Sold for over $65,995
- 1965 Falcon Futura Convertible: Sold for $94,900
- 1962 Falcon Wagon: Sold for $83,000
- 1960 Ford Falcon: Average price around $8,240
Modern Ford Falcon (Australia)
- Starting price: Approximately $24,090
- Top price: Approximately $43,230
What is the rarest Ford Falcon?
The 6- door 1970 Falcon is a one-off vehicle manufactured in 1970 it is the only 6 door XY Falcon ever created. The vehicle is even rarer than one of 3 surviving Ford GTHO phase IVs.
How many Ford Falcons were made?
Over 3 million Ford Falcons were made across seven generations, primarily in Australia and New Zealand, ending production in 2016. The first generation alone saw over 1.5 million units produced.
- Total production: Over 3 million Ford Falcons were produced across their seven generations.
- First generation: More than 1.5 million first-generation Falcons were built.
- Regional focus: The majority of these vehicles were manufactured in Australia and New Zealand.
- Production end: The final generation of the Falcon was produced until 2016.
