These are standard specifications for the 1971 Ford Custom Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1964 - 1981 |
| Price : | $3,290-$3,980 |
| Weight : | 3680 lbs | 1669.22 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial Number Code 'V' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3933 cc | 240.0 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Y' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial code number 'M' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'S' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L. |
| Power : | 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| V 8 | Serial code number 'J' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel w/Ram-Air induction | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1971 : | 2,054,351 |
| Total 1971 Custom Series production : | 117,480 |
| 1971 Ford Custom Series | |
| 500 Ranch Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 25,957 |
| 500 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 33,765 |
| Ranch Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 16,696 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 41,062 |
Handling
1971 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $10,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $25,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1971 Ford Custom Series FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1971 Ford Custom Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Ford Custom Series? A: The 1971 Ford Custom Series has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1971 Ford Custom Series? A: The 1971 Ford Custom Series has a length of 216.20 inches.Q: How much did the 1971 Ford Custom Series cost when new?A: The 1971 Ford Custom Series cost approximately $3,290 to $3,980 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Ford Custom Series? A: The 1971 Ford Custom Series was offered as a 500 Ranch Wagon, 500 Sedan, Ranch Wagon, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1971? A: Ford produced 2,054,351 automobiles in 1971.Q: How many 1971 Custom Seriess were produced? A: Ford produced 117,480 examples of the Custom Series in 1971.Q: What engines did the 1971 Ford Custom Series have? A: The 1971 Ford Custom Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3933 cc | 240.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5400 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8Vee-Type (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1971 Ford Custom Series have? A: The 1971 Ford Custom Series had a Automatic Cruise-O-Matic gearbox.