Ford Taunus 17 M 1961 specs
General information
| Model: | Ford Taunus 17 M |
| Year: | 1961 |
| Category: | Station wagons/estate cars |
| Manufacturer: | Ford |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1497 ccm |
| Max power: | 54 PS (40 kW) at 4250 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 111 Nm at 2400 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 7.1:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 82.6 x 79.5 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0563 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4390 litres (1160 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 6.00-13 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 960 kg (2116.4 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4460 mm (175.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1680 mm (66.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm (103.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 50 litres (13.21 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |






















