1962 Ford Galaxie Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1962 Ford Galaxie, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1960 - 1964
Price : $2,450-$3,356
Weight : 3480 lbs | 1578.501 kg
Inline 6 | Serial number code 'V'
Displacement : 3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.
Power : 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Compression : 8.4:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial number code 'L'
Displacement : 3622 cc | 221.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.
Power : 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 2.9 in | 73 mm.
Compression : 8.7:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 2-barrel carburetor
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 | Serial number code 'M'
Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 10.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors
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
Transmission:
Manual , 4 Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic

Total Ford Production for 1962 : 1,476,031
Total 1962 Galaxie production : 575,124
1962 Ford Galaxie
500 Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 27,824
500 Club Victoria 2 dr. 6 P : 87,562
500 Sunliner Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : 42,646
500 Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 174,195
500 Town Victoria 4 dr. 6 P : 30,778
500 XL Sunliner Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 13,183
500XL Club Victoria 2 dr. 6 P : 28,412
Six Series Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 54,930
Six Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 115,594

Six Series Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

500 XL Sunliner Convertible Coupe

Price : $3,356
Weight : 3802 lbs | 1724.558 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

Six Series Sedan

Price : $2,500
Weight : 3580 lbs | 1623.861 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

500 Town Sedan

Price : $2,780
Weight : 3680 lbs | 1669.22 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

500 Club Sedan

500 Club Sedan
Chassis # 2E63G260920
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Price : $2,725
Weight : 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

500 Town Victoria

Price : $2,850
Weight : 3690 lbs | 1673.756 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

500 Club Victoria

Price : $2,780
Weight : 3615 lbs | 1639.736 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

V8 Sedan

Price : $2,615
Weight : 3685 lbs | 1671.488 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

2-Door V8 Sedan

Price : $2,560
Weight : 34835900 lbs | 15801298.442 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

500XL Club Victoria

Price : $3,105
Weight : 3630 lbs | 1646.54 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

500 Sunliner Convertible

500 Sunliner Convertible
Chassis # 2G65X180318
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Price : $3,035
Weight : 3785 lbs | 1716.847 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 209.3 in | 5316 mm.
Wheelbase : 119.0 in | 3023 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.5 x 14

1962 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,125
Avg. Household Income : $5,556
Avg. Home : $12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.28

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1962 Ford Galaxie has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1962 Ford Galaxie has a length of 209.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Ford Galaxie cost when new?A: The 1962 Ford Galaxie cost approximately $2,450 to $3,356 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1962 Ford Galaxie was offered as a 2-Door V8 Sedan, 500 Club Sedan, 500 Club Victoria, 500 Sunliner Convertible, 500 Town Sedan, 500 Town Victoria, 500 XL Sunliner Convertible Coupe, 500XL Club Victoria, Six Series Sedan, V8 Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1962 Ford Galaxie have? A: The 1962 Ford Galaxie had 7.5 x 14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1962? A: Ford produced 1,476,031 automobiles in 1962.

Q: How many 1962 Galaxies were produced? A: Ford produced 575,124 examples of the Galaxie in 1962.

Q: What engines did the 1962 Ford Galaxie have? A: The 1962 Ford Galaxie had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 8 (3622 cc | 221.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • 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) @ 5000 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 Galaxie have? A: The 1962 Ford Galaxie had the following gearbox options: Manual, 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic, Automatic Ford-O-Matic.

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