These are standard specifications for the 1962 Ford Galaxie, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , 4 Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Chassis # 2E63G260920
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Chassis # AQE-62-08
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Chassis # 2P63Z146879
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Chassis # 2G65X180318
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1964 |
Price : | $2,450-$3,356 |
Weight : | 3480 lbs | 1578.501 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | Serial number code 'V' | |
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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' | |
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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' | |
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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' | |
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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' | |
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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' | |
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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' | |
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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' | |
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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 , 4 Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Production Figures
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 |
Dimension(s)
Six Series Sedan
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 Club Sedan
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Price : | $2,725 |
Weight : | 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
2-Door V8 Sedan
Chassis # AQE-62-08
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Price : | $2,560 |
Weight : | 34835900 lbs | 15801298.442 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 5 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500XL Club Victoria
Chassis # 2P63Z146879
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Price : | $3,105 |
Weight : | 3630 lbs | 1646.54 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 Sunliner Convertible
Chassis # 2G65X180318
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Price : | $3,035 |
Weight : | 3785 lbs | 1716.847 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 209.3 in | 5316 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Ford Galaxie?
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.