1960 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1960 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1958 - 1960
Price :	$3,753-$4,222
Weight :	3800 lbs \| 1723.651 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Series number code 'W'
Displacement :	4785 cc \| 292.0 cu in. \| 4.8 L.
Power :	185 BHP (136.16 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 :	235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 4400 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 'Y'
Displacement :	5768 cc \| 352.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	9.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial # code 'J'
Displacement :	7046 cc \| 430.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 109 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Ford-O-Matic

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1960 :	1,439,370
Total 1960 Thunderbird production :	92,798
1960 Ford Thunderbird
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	11,860
Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P :	80,938

Dimension(s)

Hardtop

Chassis # 0Y71Y159621
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Chassis # 0Y71Y171812

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.3 in \| 5215 mm.
Width :	77.0 in \| 1956 mm.
Height :	52.5 in \| 1334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.

Convertible

Chassis # 0Y73Y174102
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Chassis # 0Y73Y106297
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Chassis # 0Y73Y115828
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Chassis # 0Y73Y112964
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Chassis # 0Y73Y155174
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Exterior
Price :	$4,222
Weight :	3800 lbs \| 1723.651 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.3 in \| 5215 mm.
Width :	77.0 in \| 1956 mm.
Height :	52.5 in \| 1334 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.00 x 14

1960 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,600
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.31
Total Car Production :	7,905,119

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1960 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1960 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1960 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.32 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1960 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1960 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 77.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1960 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1960 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $3,753 to $4,222 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1960 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1960 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1960 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1960 Ford Thunderbird had 8.00 x 14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1960? A: Ford produced 1,439,370 automobiles in 1960.

Q: How many 1960 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 92,798 examples of the Thunderbird in 1960.

Q: What engines did the 1960 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1960 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (7046 cc | 430.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1960 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1960 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic.