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As the 1950s end, 'one size fits all' strategy gives way to Falcon, other economy cars

RK
By:
Rick Kranz
June 16, 2003 05:00 AM
Falcon vs. Galaxie

How the 1960 Ford Falcon stacked up against the full-sized 1960 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan

  • Weight: About 1,500 pounds lighter

  • Overall length: 32.6 inches shorter

  • Wheelbase: 9.5 inches shorter

  • Width: 11.5 inches narrower

    • The car market was simple before the 1960 model year.

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