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| 1973 Ford Ranchero Series | ||
| 500 | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 25,634 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 97D | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 60.5 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline 6, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 250 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.68 & 3.91 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 93@3200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
| Torque | 197@1400 | |
| Main Bearings | 7 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | ||
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | |||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent ball joint with coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball and nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 10.72 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Cable and conduit on rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular and fin | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 | ||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | E78 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 22.5 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4.5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 11.4 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 3a47e100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 11 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 3-4: Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6-11: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Standard Catalog of Cadillac Krause Publications | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| 1973 Ford Car Facts Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1973 Car Shop Manual | Los Angeles Public Library |
| 1973 Ford Passenger Car Prices | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Ford Armchair Estimator (1973) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Car Buying Made Easier (1973) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Black | |
| Medium Blue Metallic | ||
| Bright Green Gold Metallic | ||
| Medium Green Metallic | ||
| Dark Green Metallic | ||
| Yellow | ||
| White | ||
| Bright Red | ||
| Bright Lime | ||
| Ginger Glamour Metallic | ||
| Medium Bright Yellow | ||
| Gold Glamour Metallic | ||
| Light Green | ||
| Tan | ||
| Light Goldenrod | ||
| Red Metallic | ||
| Bright Blue Metallic | ||
| Medium Ivy Bronze Metallic | ||
| Pewter Metallic | ||
| Ginger Metallic | ||
| Medium Chestnut Metallic | ||
| Medium Gold Metallic | ||
| White | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||