1961 Ford Galaxie Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1961 Ford Galaxie, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1960 - 1964
Price :	$2,540-$2,965
Weight :	3575 lbs \| 1621.593 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6 \| Serial Number Code 'V'
Displacement :	3654 cc \| 223.0 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	6.4:1
Main Bearings :	4
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial number code 'W'
Displacement :	4785 cc \| 292.0 cu in. \| 4.8 L.
Power :	175 BHP (128.8 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) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	8.9:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
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
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

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

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1961 :	1,338,790
Total 1961 Galaxie production :	349,645
1961 Ford Galaxie
Six Series Club Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	27,760
Six Series Club Victoria 2 dr. 6 P :	75,437
Six Series Starliner Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P :	29,669
Six Series Sunliner Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	44,614
Six Series Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	141,823
Six Series Town Victoria 4 dr. 6 P :	30,342

Dimension(s)

Six Series Town Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Six Series Club Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,540
Weight :	3490 lbs \| 1583.037 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Six Series Starliner Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3520 lbs \| 1596.645 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Six Series Sunliner Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$2,850
Weight :	3695 lbs \| 1676.024 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Six Series Town Victoria

Exterior
Price :	$2,665
Weight :	3590 lbs \| 1628.397 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Tires :	7.5x14

Six Series Club Victoria

Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3520 lbs \| 1596.645 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

V8 Town Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,700
Weight :	3670 lbs \| 1664.684 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

V8 Club Sedan

Chassis # 1F57Z216572
Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,650
Weight :	3590 lbs \| 1628.397 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

V8 Town Victoria

Exterior
Price :	$2,780
Weight :	3690 lbs \| 1673.756 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

V8 Club Victoria

Exterior
Price :	$2,710
Weight :	3645 lbs \| 1653.344 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

V8 Starliner Hardtop

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Chassis # 1F53X240343
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Auction entries : 1

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Exterior
Price :	$2,710
Weight :	3620 lbs \| 1642.004 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

V8 Sunliner Convertible

Chassis # 1J55Z151050
Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Price :	$2,965
Weight :	3796 lbs \| 1721.837 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	209.9 in \| 5331 mm.
Width :	79.9 in \| 2029 mm.
Height :	56.5 in \| 1435 mm.
Wheelbase :	119.0 in \| 3023 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Handling

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist
Turns lock to lock :	3.50
Turning Circle :	12.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	279.0 mm \| 10.984 in.
Rear Brake Size :	279.0 mm \| 10.984 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.50 x 14

1961 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,850
Avg. Household Income :	$5,315
Avg. Home :	$12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.27

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1961 Ford Galaxie has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1961 Ford Galaxie has a length of 209.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1961 Ford Galaxie has a width of 79.88 inches.

Q: How much did the 1961 Ford Galaxie cost when new?A: The 1961 Ford Galaxie cost approximately $2,540 to $2,965 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1961 Ford Galaxie was offered as a Six Series Club Sedan, Six Series Club Victoria, Six Series Starliner Hardtop, Six Series Sunliner Convertible, Six Series Town Sedan, Six Series Town Victoria, V8 Club Sedan, V8 Club Victoria, V8 Starliner Hardtop, V8 Sunliner Convertible, V8 Town Sedan, V8 Town Victoria.

Q: What tires did the 1961 Ford Galaxie have? A: The 1961 Ford Galaxie had 7.50 x 14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1961? A: Ford produced 1,338,790 automobiles in 1961.

Q: How many 1961 Galaxies were produced? A: Ford produced 349,645 examples of the Galaxie in 1961.

Q: What engines did the 1961 Ford Galaxie have? A: The 1961 Ford Galaxie had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4200 RPM

V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Ford Galaxie have? A: The 1961 Ford Galaxie had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Ford-O-Matic, Automatic with Overdrive.