These are standard specifications for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Chassis # 1Y71Z143338
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Chassis # 1Y712120520
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Chassis # 1Y71Z139006
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1963 |
| Price : | $4,175-$5,440 |
| Weight : | 3960 lbs | 1796.226 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Z' & 'Q' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'Z' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 401 BHP (295.136 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1961 : | 1,338,790 |
| Total 1961 Thunderbird production : | 73,051 |
| 1961 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : | 10,516 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 62,535 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
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| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Tires : | 8.00x14 |
Landau Hardtop
Chassis # 1Y712120520
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Chassis # 1Y71Z139006
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| Price : | $5,440 |
| Weight : | 4370 lbs | 1982.199 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.0 in | 2972 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $4,635 |
| Weight : | 4125 lbs | 1871.069 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 205.0 in | 5207 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00 x 14 |
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1961 Ford Thunderbird has wheelbase sizes of 113.00 and 117.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1961 Ford Thunderbird has lengths of 205.00 and 215.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1961 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,175 to $5,440 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1961 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Landau Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1961 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1961 Ford Thunderbird had 8.00 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 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 73,051 examples of the Thunderbird in 1961.Q: What engines did the 1961 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1961 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: 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 V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 6000 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 401 BHP (295.136 KW) @ 6000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1961 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1961 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic, Automatic Ford-O-Matic.
