These are standard specifications for the 1962 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , 3 Automatic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1963 |
| Price : | $4,320-$5,440 |
| Weight : | 4130 lbs | 1873.336 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Serial number code 'W' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'X' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4300 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Z' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| V 8 | Serial Number code 'B' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'G' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 405 BHP (298.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors | |
Manual , 3 Automatic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1962 : | 1,476,031 |
| Total 1962 Thunderbird production : | 78,011 |
| 1962 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 9,844 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 68,127 |
| Sport Roadster Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 1,427 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Landau HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $4,400 |
| Weight : | 4145 lbs | 1880.14 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Convertible
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| Price : | $4,785 |
| Weight : | 4373 lbs | 1983.559 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Sport Roadster Convertible
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| Price : | $5,440 |
| Weight : | 4472 lbs | 2028.465 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.50x14 |
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
1962 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,320 to $5,440 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Landau HardTop Coupe, Sport Roadster Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird had 7.50x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1962? A: Ford produced 1,476,031 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 78,011 examples of the Thunderbird in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4300 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5500 RPM V 8 (6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 5800 RPM V 8 (6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 405 BHP (298.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic, Automatic Ford-O-Matic, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird?
How many 1962 Ford Thunderbird were produced?
How powerful was the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? Was the 1962 Ford Thunderbird popular? Was the 1962 Ford Thunderbird expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,320 to $5,440 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Landau HardTop Coupe, Sport Roadster Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird had 7.50x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1962? A: Ford produced 1,476,031 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 78,011 examples of the Thunderbird in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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