What years are the XY Falcon?
The XY Falcon was produced in Australia from 1970 to 1972. It marked Ford Australia's mid-cycle refresh of the Falcon line, introducing styling updates and a broadened lineup for that generation.
Timeline and lineup
The following items summarize the main body styles and variants offered within the XY range.
- Falcon
- Falcon 500
- Futura
- Fairlane
- LTD
- GT (high-performance variant)
These entries reflect the principal names used in the XY lineup. Availability varied by year and market within Australia.
Mechanical options and configurations
In keeping with Ford’s standard Falcon practice of the era, XY models offered a mix of engine and transmission choices, along with multiple body styles.
- Inline-six engines
- V8 engines
- Manual and automatic transmissions
- Sedans and wagons (with various trim levels)
Engine and transmission options differed by model and year, but the XY lineup broadly encompassed these configurations.
Notable variants and design notes
The XY period is remembered for its styling updates and the introduction of higher-spec variants that appealed to both family buyers and enthusiasts.
Summary
The XY Falcon family was produced from 1970 to 1972 in Australia, delivering refreshed styling and a broader lineup that included base Falcons, premium variants like Falcon 500 and Futura, larger models such as Fairlane and LTD, and a performance-oriented GT. This generation bridged the late-1960s Falcon design with the early-1970s updates that defined Ford Australia’s domestic lineup for the era.
What was the fastest 4 door car in 1971?
1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III
1971 Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III. The all time classic GTHO Phase III appeared in 1971 and was at the time reputedly the world's fastest four door production car and Australia's fastest four door production car for almost a decade.
What year is an XR Falcon?
The Ford Falcon (XR) is a full-sized car produced by Ford Australia from 1966 to 1968. It was the first of the second generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont (XR), the luxury-oriented version.
What year is the XY Falcon?
1970
What makes the XY Falcon so special?
The 1970 Ford Falcon GT, specifically the XY model, is an iconic Australian muscle car renowned for its robust performance and racing pedigree. It was powered by a 351-cubic-inch (5.8-liter) Cleveland V8 engine, delivering impressive power and speed.
