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History Ford FK 1000


Ford van, here as an ambulance - click to enlarge!
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German version

Ford FK
EngineIn-line four-cylinder
Displacement1172 / 1598 cm³
Bore * stroke- / 82 * 70,9 mm
Compression6,5 : 1
Torque-/113 Nm at 2400 1/min
Performance28 / 40 kW (38 / 55 HP)
Rated speed4250 rpm
TransmissionFour-speed, fully synchronized
ConstructionUnderfloor mid-engine rear-wheel drive
Suspension front/rearRigid axle, Leaf springs
SteeringWorm and roller
BrakesDrums, hydraulically
Hand brakeDrums to front
Tyres6.40 - 13 4 PR
Tank capacity38 liters
Kerb weight- / 1150 kg + driver
Payload1000 / 1250 kg
Fuel consumptionApprox. 10 - 11 liters/100 km
Top speedApprox. 95 / 100 km/h
Battery6 V / 84 Ah
Construction period1953 - 1965
VariantsEstate car, van, platform truck,
eight seater, five seater with load area

It is not so completely unlike to his main rival the VW van, especially as it had in his first design beginnings also a split windshield. However this is produced earlier, what is an advantage for the design of the FK. Leads one the comparison with the VW transporter further, we distinguish the position of the engine. Here again, the Ford is better of with the engine placed between the seats, it does offer such a except for the rear wheel arches plane and deep floor with large hinged doors in the rear.

Another competitor would be the DKW, but here again disturbs the relatively feeble two-stroke engine. So Ford offers with the FK a for the city very agile and quick vehicle with an acceptable fuel consumption. The only problem is the for this time a bit outdated rigid front axle, but it undergoes relatively little criticism in the reviews.

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