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Australian Falcons 1960-2016 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the Australian Ford Falcon - a popular car "down under" for over 50 years. Many an Aussie tear was shed when the last Falcon rolled off the production line in 2016.

A multiple-choice quiz by epoch_72. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
epoch_72

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
148,452

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
754

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (2/10), dee1304 (9/10), Guest 1 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the very first Aussie Falcon model? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Aussie Ford Falcon model came after the XK? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Interceptors (the yellow ones) in 'Mad Max' were what model Ford Falcons? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Aussie Ford Falcon XY had a special model, what was it? Hint

GT-HO Phase III

Phase I

Phase II GT

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Question 5 of 10

5. The GT-HO Falcon had what kind of engine? Hint

302 V8

288 V8

351 V8

250 Crossflow

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Question 6 of 10

6. The only model of the XA, XB and XC Falcons that didn't have a special model was what?

Answer: (It's one of the XA, XB or XC.)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the special Ford Falcon model for the XB? Hint

John Goss Special

Dick Johnson XB

Cobra

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the special model of Ford Falcon for the XC? Hint

Fairlaine

GTHO

Cobra

Bathurst 500

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the famous paint scheme of the Ford Falcon XC Special? Hint

Blue with two white stripes

White with two blue stripes

Black with two red stripes

Black with two white stripes

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Ford Falcon's biggest competitor in Australia was what make and model? Hint

Holden Astra

Holden Commodore

Holden Premiere

Suzuki Swift

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Apr 17 2024 : Guest 73: 2/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the very first Aussie Falcon model?

Answer: XK

The first Falcon was the XK Coupe.

2. Which Aussie Ford Falcon model came after the XK?

Answer: XL

3. The Interceptors (the yellow ones) in 'Mad Max' were what model Ford Falcons?

Answer: XB

Max's (Mel Gibson) black pursuit car was an XA.

4. The Aussie Ford Falcon XY had a special model, what was it?

Answer: GT-HO Phase III

The 'HO' stands for Handling Options on the special GT model.

5. The GT-HO Falcon had what kind of engine?

Answer: 351 V8

Ford Australia's biggest engine.

6. The only model of the XA, XB and XC Falcons that didn't have a special model was what?

Answer: XA

The XB had the John Goss Special with a 302 V8, and the XC had the Cobra with a 351 V8.

7. What was the special Ford Falcon model for the XB?

Answer: John Goss Special

John Goss was a champion Ford driver at Bathurst.

8. What was the special model of Ford Falcon for the XC?

Answer: Cobra

Given away by its conspicuous paint scheme and decals.

9. What was the famous paint scheme of the Ford Falcon XC Special?

Answer: White with two blue stripes

The best looking Falcon in my opinion was with two blue Drag stripes on a white body.

10. The Ford Falcon's biggest competitor in Australia was what make and model?

Answer: Holden Commodore

The Holden Commodore was first manufactured in 1978, and soon became the Falcon's main rival, thorough many models. Holden vs. Ford has traditionally been the biggest car rivalry in Australia.

Source: Author epoch_72

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