2002 Ford Falcon XT manual 0-100km/h & 5th anniversary tribute

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

When I first came to Australia to live, the very first car I drove was a then-new BA XR6 turbo. I'd just sold an E36 M3 in the UK; and that Falcon would have blown it off the road. So when I got my citizenship a few years later, I treated myself to a BF XR8. Proper Aussie muscle car, with a proper Aussie V8. It wasn't that fast, it was in a shade of green that can only be described as "metallic dehydrated piss", and it drank like a bogan at Bathurst. But what a car. *Edit* After writing this comment, I realised how much I missed my BF XR8. And as luck would have it, there was an immaculate XR8 BF2.5 with the Aggressor body kit for sale about 15 mins away by the original owner. I did a deal, and am the again the proud owner of my very own bright orange XR8. And I could not be fucking happier

[@solomonthadon]

E36 M3’s are great, but the fact that a Ford Falcon XR6T can be what it is, for the price point too and size etc is amazing Sad the falcons gone

[@lachlanbrown409]

Get the head ported and polished, extractors with high flow cats, throttle bodies and a dyno tune. Will be a weapon of a car

[@vincekara9446]

What a great story! I'm glad you have jumped back in a Falcon. I have a BF XR6T and was very lucky to buy it during Covid at a bargain price. Considering everything is inflated.

[@QMarais95]

Hello. As I don't know much Australia, how is life down under compared to the archipelago?

[@mvnorsel6354]

How refreshing to review the humble Falcon, like most grew up on a diet of Aussie cars. Its just not the same without them. So grateful you posted this.

[@nessuno5403]

I thought you went cycling 😂

[@mvnorsel6354]

@@nessuno5403 I rode 42km, I feel better after a ride. Should I do 200km ? Lol.

[@nessuno5403]

@@mvnorsel6354 it's still cold, work on your intervals. Switch between road and KZbin comments section every 42km 😂

[@mvnorsel6354]

@@nessuno5403 I spent more time on the bike than in the U-boot but that will change when we acquire the nuclear boats.

[@nessuno5403]

@@mvnorsel6354well, in the 20 years' wait for the subs, focus on your Olympic cycling career 😂

[@Eccentricplum]

I learned some valuable driving skills in my mothers BA XT.

[@h__adamm___]

Same here but with my dads ba xr8😂

[@1nmasuku]

This brings back so many good memories, had a ba xt finished in lighting strike as my first car. This definitely made me reminisce over road trips with mates, late night maccas runs and towing project cars, made me fall in love with the ford brand. Was sad to let it go, but went from it to an fg super pursuit. Would love to add it again when i have more space, happy anniversary PD, here is to 10 more years, and thank you for the memories 👍

[@PDriveTV]

Can’t believe it’s been 5 years. So many memories growing up. Aussie icon. Thanks for the support 😀

[@marktaylor3802]

AU was the first falcon to get IRS. The B-Series-On got new Control Blade IRS to give more boot space.

[@Mecander-bori]

You are the only purest OZ Motor channel. You should proud about that.

[@PDriveTV]

Thanks, appreciate it! Hope you enjoyed the video :)

[@steveallen1340]

My first ever company car, a brand new 2003 Falcon XT. I loved it. Bought if off the company for my wife to use when it was 4 years old, then sold it to the sister in law when it was 8. She still has it and it’s going strong at 21 years old.

[@OldManMick]

Hit me right in the nostalgia! The BA while not perfect was a HUGE leap forward for Falcon and sold up a storm for many very good reasons.

[@rwd323]

Not perfect but better than a vy!

[@LiLJRAE-np4dn]

i wouldnt call it a huge leap forward apart from appearance. the ba was riddled with problems in comparison to the au and the interior build quality was inferior.

[@simmosideways]

love seeing older cars from the last 20 yrs awesome

[@jackfrohreich2400]

I would definitely like to see more videos of these older cars

[@Zenzuu]

Fun Driving - Turning/Cornering/Drifting starts at 3:07 Fun stuff - Revving & Accelerating starts at 5:45 Exciting Stuff - 1-100km starts at 7:24

[@stephenmancinelli1289]

I have one of those rare 2002 XT 5.4 manuals. Be good to do a review

[@MrEBog]

Are you in NSW, Stephen?

[@stephenmancinelli1289]

@@MrEBog yes, Newcastle

[@PDriveTV]

@@stephenmancinelli1289 We’d love to do a video of it some time. Contact us through our Facebook page and we’ll try and line something up 👍

[@stephenmancinelli1289]

@@PDriveTV will do

[@hassanjamal6094]

@@stephenmancinelli1289 did they review it?

[@sGaming-zg3gj]

That’s quick for just an exhaust and intake. Love it. What a gem to have a manual. Little sleeper.

[@5thgearouttahere]

Beaut little feature PD, nothing but good memories 👏🏼

[@maxrockatanksyOG]

Owned an ex Landsborough Police Duty Car BA XT with thr Barra. Had the PBR Sports brakes, lower suspension, and the BTR would bang through the gears like it was shift kitted. Also had the dual battery system from Ford left in it, and the sump/ gearbox bash plate. I later threw a Vortech V2 blower and cooler on it

[@mikey380sx]

I was watching the 2014 Bathurst yesterday, seeing the Holden VS Ford brought a tear to my eye. Call them bogan or whatever, but we had a unique car market that is now a sea of imports. It’s a shame

[@pokinacha]

What is a shame is the Bathurst name that was solely associated with Holden Vs Ford, was forgotten from the rich history that was Australian motor racing before the Holden and Ford gubbins. Did you know that both Ferrari and Maserati raced at Bathurst? The Blue and Red has painted over a rich racing history in an attempt to sell more local cars. look how well that’s gone.

[@JBens]

Unfalconbelievable!

[@Wolf1ekun]

6.79s, not bad for an old taxi! We have 5 BAs in the family at the moment plus a Territory, love them to bits!

[@nessuno5403]

Except this is modified

[@keyboardwarrior3241]

7:35 love it, love that Barra scream. 🤪

[@raymondmckay6990]

you got one fact wrong the AU was the first falcon with IRS but it was only available on the Fairmont's and XR models. The BA was the first to have ISR as standard.

[@lancecooper4646]

...yep ....IRS was fitted as standard on the Falcon XR6 VCT, XR8 and Fairmont Ghia, and optional on most other sedan models; the XR models being the only ones that could also be fitted with a limited slip differential.....Wikipedia...👍

[@CarlosSajiun]

Exciting stuff starts at 7:24

[@chrisdooley6468]

Wow he kept the steelies huh? I wish we got turbo Barras here but I can’t believe you could get these sedans with a turbo coyote-based V8s. That’s crazy. But why were those trucks FPVs only rated at 315kw/422bhp? Our Coyote V8’s come 470 from the factory. Were they tuned for way more torque? Sorry just lots of questions lol

[@florianvazquez4341]

Niceee, i like the new type of videos and the new intro

[@steves6129]

Great video thanks for the memories

[@Hapkido82AUS]

Interesting acceleration times, probably about right with those mods (needs an LSD though..) Motor Magazine did 7.23 0-100 stock with a new manual BA XT

[@paulsz6194]

Those velour seats would have been only found in Fairlanes & Fairmont Ghia’s from the XD-XF era, and in Fairmonts from the EB-EL era. This Falcon, at 165K Klm’s, has only been broken in. I’m surprised to see no redline for the tachometer, being a manual version!

[@tiger8696]

Love the power of my 2003 Falcon XT.

[@JohnWinzil]

What power 😅

[@markdurl8341]

i drive an NA ute myself, with the 5 speed manual. its great fun, especially on the highway, slap it into 5th, get it up to 100KPH, she just glides along.

[@nithishjvj8736]

Such a demon When your boring highschool teacher, whacks the bully gang kind of car.

[@alexs3187]

I remember driving one of those with the 5.4 3-valve manual. Don’t know why it had an open differential. Could barely get traction.

[@Roddy_Zeh]

Nearly 400Nm in a naturally aspirated six cylinder...I miss that.

[@hcfcustoms]

Have the same model & color but auto,except my mods were fg inlet manifold,competition pacemakers,venom hiflo cat and full sports exhaust,absolute joy to drive-but gave it to the wife🤨

[@Cammo-vp1gl]

The old Ford V Holden days, fun times indeed. It’s not quite the same any more. No kid slags another kid anymore because their Dad bought a Hyundai instead of a Kia. Kids don’t know what they’re missing out on 🤣🤣🤣🍺🇦🇺

[@Spiffo101]

I'm still on ps. I owe a white 2011 mk2 fg. I can tell ya Ford vs Holden is still a big thing! Half the convo is talking whether you owe H or F

[@4dshow]

Those times aren’t too shabby

[@nessuno5403]

Modified

[@4dshow]

@@nessuno5403 it’s only 9% up on power but that’s on a fresh motor so doubt it’ll be 200kw

[@peterb121]

We dyno tested a BF XR6 with full exhaust and bigger FPV intake , it made 184kw at the wheels , that's more than 200kw at the engine .

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

Farkkk, that went alright. Impressed!

[@aranapereiraalvaromauricio6939]

Nice intro!!

[@robertceroli3512]

Like the taller gearing bit over 100km 2nd gear

[@davidbusch8912]

I’m trying to find a manual XT for sale, but no luck, of course

[@ESPSJ]

man that BA was pretty quick.

[@ironmaidentragic]

Long live the manual sedan!!!!

[@Jake.73]

Awesome!

[@camerongb]

The clips from 3:00 are all around my old home town... is Pdrive based around there?

[@3UZFE]

I love a solid basic car like this, decently fast too!

[@gz2809]

So good to see a XT Manual. It would be good to see a Barra V8 5.4 so rare. A PCMTEC TUNE would make this even more. Barra 6 such a great engine.

[@4dlvr]

No such thing as a barra v8. I think you me be thinking ba v8 ;-)

[@gz2809]

@@4dlvr There was a V8 that was produced it wasn't in Many and it wasn't Australian. Still 5.4 like the Boss. It's on Google I can't paste the link

[@alexs3187]

@@4dlvr Ford Australia called it the Barra 220 at the time. For 220kw.

[@lancecooper4646]

How about an 8lt V12 Barra made from TWO Barras !! OR a 12lt W18 Barra !!

[@alexs3187]

@@lancecooper4646 how about 10 GM 8.1L V8s for a 81L V80? With 20 turbos, 5 superchargers (just for the sake of it being an odd number?), nitrous, high rpm performance cams, high stall converter, long tube headers, ported heads with oversized valves, rocket boosters on the back. And while we are at it, it’s put it in an an old Morris Mini. Oh sorry I forgot the exclamation marks. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@travisquartz3020]

Not bad... my 2003 xr6 turbo runs 10's, totally mechanically stock btw

[@christopherlam2558]

Pretty decent performance, this matches the 5.7l VT!

[@themashedavenger5461]

yer not bad for a na 6 banger eh? plus it does skids pretty easy too by the looks of it lol.

[@JohnWinzil]

No it doesn't

[@turbinegraphics16]

Very good for humble old car considering it looks a bit difficult to launch. I've been in the v8 version and once you deal with the launch the g force in incredible so I think upto 40 km/h it might be similar but after that the v8 would pull a lot harder.

[@timfordfalconxf7714]

The XF falcon in me loves this

[@haloaum]

Please add the xr8 sprint if you guys plan to do more videos of aussie made cars… Fgx sprints were the last and the best of the Aussie fords …

[@tuxedoblackcat1680]

7:42

[@aaronm2742]

Very respectable hits a 100 in 2nd!

[@itznsdominator3521]

Do the Mitsubishi Magna Ralliart 5 speed manual. One of the best Australian Hot 6s ever made.

[@orion5813]

those miami's sound so good even stock

[@basic086]

Sad that kids this generation will never get to experience such moving V8s like these and instead will most likely have their first automotive experience with an electric car.

[@Flying_GC]

BAs were not the first to get IRS, just the first to get it across the sedan range

[@PDriveTV]

Yep, that’s what we meant; as a standard platform. AU predecessor had it as an option. Sorry about the confusion.

[@Flying_GC]

@@PDriveTV no probs was a good video anyway 👍

[@oscardalton8593]

Au Fairmont ghia was actually the first falcon they introduced irs in

[@adamashby6356]

Great recap of the fine Falcon. How about getting your hand an FG XR6 Sprint!

[@davidgriggs3967]

Who was watching that fuel gauge move just as quick as the speedometer

[@anels9]

Good time for the xt from 0-100 and sounds alright, not just like a big fart like most systems I hear running around

[@nessuno5403]

Speed and sound courtesy of modifications though

[@anels9]

@@nessuno5403 yeah bro I get that. It’s still not a bad time though

[@adamjames2598]

Hi Mate, listened to your comments re 5 speed BAs, is it also worth holding onto a BF MK2 5 speed 4 litre. When i 1st had it serviced 13 years ago the invoice stated EL, they had no BF option. Car is now unregistered, still goes properly when i put the new battery in it. To sell @ 2K am I screwing myself over.

[@themashedavenger5461]

depends how soon u want the money

[@Ryan-de9oh]

Hey man buying a ba xr6 2002 doesn’t have a traction control button do u reckon it just won’t have traction control in the car Couse I wanna make it a legal drift car jus wanted to know if it would still skid if it doesn’t have a traction control button??

[@smartey2612]

Feel bad for the People that missed out on the FG X at first. Underrated beasts. Now everyone wants them!

[@ASHERTESTIFY]

got bored of the SUV craze i think haha

[@ozknmahn8690]

Strong cars.

[@TheJayden3977]

6.79 seconds? That’s insane as that’s quicker than the FG XR6 and the G6E they tested!

[@nessuno5403]

It's light and *modified* so why is it surprising?

[@TheJayden3977]

@@nessuno5403 I have a sin to confess. I only watched the 0-100 😂😅

[@nessuno5403]

@@TheJayden3977 I figured 😂 some tuning, intake and full exhaust system (at start 00:23)

[@michaelellams9105]

@@nessuno5403 so what motor is stock just a tune and exhaust still mighty impressive for nearly 20 year old car.

[@nessuno5403]

@@michaelellams9105 what? Tune, intake and exhaust here. Modify any car and any modified car will go this fast or faster. Are you really this pariocally thick? It's well known Australian agricultural engines responded well to these primitive modifications.

[@nickkostakis9600]

Great cars

[@MrEBog]

I miss my poor falcy 😭

[@nessuno5403]

Happy 10th anniversary! 😂 Barra the world? Can you test a Magna Ralliart before their owners put them away expecting $1m sale prices? VR-X too given it beat Falcon XR6 and Commodore S / XU6

[@Hsv1556]

Glad i got an LSA

[@duskshel8119]

7:41 rev limiter lmao Good to see one of these in decent shape.

[@shkoomer3632]

love to test old car

[@minimumtrade]

Where is the redline on these things lol? Or are straight sixes exempt

[@MrEBog]

I think 6000 or 6250 transient.

[@gregnagy7569]

Not the first Falcon with IRS...Tickford AU X's ran with IRS.

[@PDriveTV]

Yes, not only Tickford but other AUs were offered with IRS as well. But the BA was the first IRS platform (range-wide) for the sedan.

[@MrTroytroy]

6.79 is pretty respectable. A lot of its performance brethren struggle to achieve better than that consistently due to traction inconsistency. Demonstrates a sense of balance between power, torque and rear tyre traction.

[@nessuno5403]

??? you missed the part where it said it's modified (and light by today's standards)

[@MrTroytroy]

@@nessuno5403 - I noticed both of those things. largely inexpensive mods and better fuel economy to boot. Most 5 trillion kw XR6T and Sluggish XR8 can’t achieve reliable 6sec 0-100

[@Bluterus]

The AU was the first to introduce IRS not the BA and it was considerably better too without that unreliable diff bush.

[@Johnopro69]

On the ba it was standard

[@robertbogar1501]

wasn't the AU the first with independent rear sus

[@PDriveTV]

Yes but not as a standard platform. It was optional with certain AU variants. The BA was the first to adopt it as standard (sedan). Sorry about the confusion.

[@Thats_Nay]

One of 334!? I had no idea these were that rare, kinda regret selling mine now

[@nessuno5403]

😂 Low production numbers doesn't make them collector's cars! Don't confuse scarce with rare

[@User-cb4jm]

Meh. You likely sold it to upgrade to a superior car. I don’t think knowing that this car sold poorly means changes the fact you now spend your days behind the wheel of a better car.

[@Murilo-M-Santos]

👍👍👍

[@Pittaz]

Faster than the Holden VT SS you tested to 100km/h. Impressive.

[@nessuno5403]

Because it's light and modified

[@Cammo-vp1gl]

Any VT was a lump of junk. Bloody underpowered overweight things, a bit like our Victorian state premier of the time, Joan Kirner 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🍺🇦🇺

[@Pittaz]

@@Cammo-vp1glrestricted as hell from factory a few mods and a tune. Different story.

[@HughesyTech]

Still waiting for the Hyundai Getz 2006 1.6L 0-100 in manual! 🤣

[@OldManMick]

Ooh, 1.6! The Big Block!

[@waggaclint]

Probably quicker than most modern diesel twin cab utes

[@HughesyTech]

@@waggaclint 1.4 got 10.5 seconds so guessing the 1.6 would get 9.5/10 seconds. Not bad. I miss my old 1.4

[@User-cb4jm]

Excel 😂 what a classic

[@Donald_Trump123]

Extensively slow so perfection not for anyone

[@trihardcx6743]

3:52 Sounds like an N55.

[@nessuno5403]

If you haven't washed your ears throughout the pandemic 😂

[@trihardcx6743]

@@nessuno5403 It definitely sounds like the N55. Watch some videos of the F30 335i and compare.

[@nessuno5403]

@@trihardcx6743 no need, have driven and/or owned B58, N55, S55 and S58. Different timbre. ANYWAY... did someone just say KFC? 🐔

[@flatf3057]

@@nessuno5403 no it def sounds similar to an N55, B58 is a whole different story

[@nessuno5403]

@@flatf3057 it doesn't by reference to an M2 :)

[@digisuboob]

6.8 pretty damn good tbh.

[@nessuno5403]

Modified and light by today's standards

[@digisuboob]

@@nessuno5403 yeah i just remember doing a bunch of 0-100 testing back in the day, and testing a xt never crossed my mind lol

[@joytech23]

@@nessuno5403 1.63t is not light by today’s standards lol, a modern Hybrid Camry is of similar size and weighs almost the exact same.

[@ozevox]

no galvanising from factory sadly means they are all rust buckets

[@MrEBog]

sad but true.

[@fakenews3676]

Not bad at all. Would still smoke most cars on the roads nowadays.

[@nessuno5403]

Depends what you drive and can afford. Anyway, this is modified too.

[@fakenews3676]

@@nessuno5403 well, no shit. I can clearly read that it has a few mods. Dont need you to point that out. None the less, this performs well for just a few simple mods to a 20 year old naturally aspirated engine.

[@nessuno5403]

@@fakenews3676 well, no shit. Modify any car and it too will be as fast, if not faster.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Dinosaur

[@MrDamburger]

Ravaged and stolen and crashed for years by many a crackhead and young teenager

[@Rhys1600]

AU's > BA's

[@Rhys1600]

6.7 0-100 is impressive. Close to Phase 3 numbers.

[@nessuno5403]

@@Rhys1600 it's not impressive; this is a base, light model and modified too (tuned, revised intake and exhaust)

[@Rhys1600]

@@nessuno5403 1600-1700kgs is light?

[@nessuno5403]

@@Rhys1600 by today's standards, for its size, yes (someone noted a Hyundai i30 weighs almost as much)

[@mexicanbatman666]

haha slow for an old barge with those mods, managed a better time in a stock 3.5L manual magna 15 years ago, probably not now as they are all in the wrecking yards

[@bunky8077]

I call bullshit on that one, unless going down a big hill. A worse power/weight ratio and driving the front wheels is not going to go faster

[@mexicanbatman666]

@@bunky8077 TH Magna ran 14.8 at 96.xx mph at heathccote dude it was back in the mid 2000’s with the Magna club and a TJ ran a 14.6, manual not auto, autos were way slower Either way who cares now don’t even see them anymore

[@bunky8077]

@@mexicanbatman666 Ok, I stand corrected! The Ba in the video would run quicker on a proper prep surface than on the road, but 14.8 is quicker than I thought. Mitsubishi seemed to have valve stem seal issues on those 6G7x engines, but the bottom ends were pretty strong. RPW had a twin turbo one in Perth I saw run a few times, traction obviously a big issue

[@rwd323]

Yeah but Jesus that era of Mitsubishi was awful, inside and out

[@rabidsminions2079]

@@bunky8077 Magnas were quite fast with no drive shaft and rear diff like Commodore and falcon.

[@henryzhang2804]

Mazda = Headache Check the ACCC vs Mazda, you will get more real cases. The case is ongoing. The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Mazda Australia Pty Ltd (Mazda) alleging that Mazda engaged in unconscionable conduct and made false or misleading representations in its dealings with consumers Mazda has bad engines!!! bad service!!! I got a brand new cx-9 5 months ago in Brisbane, it has been towed back to dealership twice due to engine issues. and mazda never told you any detail about your car's issue.

[@DrinkinDaJuice]

That XT thing goes off its nut.

[@cumminsfj4586]

Make Australia Great Again, give me my aussie made cars back