Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Small SUV
Production years: 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
When Ford built the Bronco, it aimed directly at the Harvester International Scout and the Jeep CJ-5 and did a great job.
The blue-oval brand had little experience in building all-terrain vehicles. It made some of the WWII Willy's Jeeps, but it didn't design them. For the Bronco, the carmaker did ample research and talked with 10,000 owners of off-road vehicles from 300 clubs. It gathered all the data, and it made the Bronco.
With a squared-looking bodywork and a flat windshield, the Bronco I was designed to be a comfortable, two-seat vehicle, with the front fenders peaking up above the hood so the driver could see where the car's corners were. The car didn't have doors or a roof above in the base model. Behind the bench seat, the carmaker added a metallic panel that divided the passenger area from the cargo bed in the back and mounted the spare wheel on it. The Bronco featured bucket seats at the front, a bench in the back, and a removable fiberglass cover with side windows for the rear passengers on the upper trim levels.
Under the hood, the 1966 Bronco received the inline-six, 170 ci (2.8-liter) engine. Later that year, the carmaker added the 289 V-8 that provided 200 horses. Ford tried to keep the production costs low and installed a three-speed manual on the steering column for the 1966 model plus a transmission lever on the floor for the two-speed transfer case with shift-on-the-fly featured, which allowed the driver to change from 2WD in 4WD without stopping the vehicle. Although, it had to work on the front locking hubs. The carmaker added a three-speed automatic and other engine versions later on.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L 3MT AWD (89HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2781 cm3 |
Power: | 66.4 KW @ 3800 RPM 90 HP @ 3800 RPM 89 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 146 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 198 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 80 mph (129 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 7.35 - 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.1 in (3863 mm) |
Width: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Height: | 71.4 in (1814 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.2/57.2 in (1,453/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.8 in (198 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3197 lbs (1450 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3902 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L 3MT AWD (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3277 cm3 |
Power: | 62.6 KW @ 3800 RPM 85.2 HP @ 3800 RPM 84 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 205 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50 - 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.1 in (3863 mm) |
Width: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Height: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.4 in (1,458/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3360 lbs (1524 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.7L V8 3MT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4727 cm3 |
Power: | 111.9 KW @ 4400 RPM 152.1 HP @ 4400 RPM 150 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 242 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 328 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50 - 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.1 in (3863 mm) |
Width: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Height: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.2/57.2 in (1,453/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L V8 3AT AWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4942 cm3 |
Power: | 93.2 KW @ 3800 RPM 126.7 HP @ 3800 RPM 125 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 220 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 298 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 88 mph (142 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50 - 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.1 in (3863 mm) |
Width: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Height: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.2/57.2 in (1,453/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3578 lbs (1623 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 11.9 mpg US (19.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L V8 3AT AWD (137 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4942 cm3 |
Power: | 102.2 KW @ 4200 RPM 138.9 HP @ 4200 RPM 137 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 230 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 312 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50 - 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.1 in (3863 mm) |
Width: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Height: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.2/57.2 in (1,453/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4901 lbs (2223 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L V8 3MT AWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4942 cm3 |
Power: | 93.2 KW @ 3800 RPM 126.7 HP @ 3800 RPM 125 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 220 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 298 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50 - 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.1 in (3863 mm) |
Width: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Height: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.2/57.2 in (1,453/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3545 lbs (1608 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4299 lbs (1950 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 12.5 mpg US (18.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L V8 3MT AWD (137 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4942 cm3 |
Power: | 102.2 KW @ 4200 RPM 138.9 HP @ 4200 RPM 137 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 230 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 312 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50 - 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.1 in (3863 mm) |
Width: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Height: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.2/57.2 in (1,453/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3560 lbs (1615 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4901 lbs (2223 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.9L V8 3MT AWD (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4949 cm3 |
Power: | 152.9 KW @ 4600 RPM 207.8 HP @ 4600 RPM 205 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 300 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 407 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97 mph (156 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 6.50 - 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.1 in (3863 mm) |
Width: | 68.8 in (1748 mm) |
Height: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.2/57.2 in (1,453/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92 in (2337 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.5 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 12 mpg US (19.6 L/100Km) |