These are standard specifications for the 1968 Ford Galaxie, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic , 4 Manual
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1968 |
| Price : | $2,865-$3,320 |
| Weight : | 3495 lbs | 1585.305 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'V' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3933 cc | 240.0 cu in. | 3.9 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 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 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number codes 'Y' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4195 cc | 256.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 7200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
| 4 Weber carburetors | |
Automatic Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic , 4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1968 : | 1,753,334 |
| Total 1968 Galaxie production : | 734,638 |
| 1968 Ford Galaxie | |
| 500 Six Series Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 11,832 |
| 500 Six Series Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 69,760 |
| 500 Six Series HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 84,332 |
| 500 Six Series HardTop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 55,461 |
| 500 Six Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 117,877 |
| 500 V-8 Series Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 11,832 |
| 500 V-8 Series Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 69,760 |
| 500 V-8 Series HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 84,332 |
| 500 V-8 Series HardTop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 55,461 |
| 500 V8 Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 117,877 |
| 500XL Series Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 6,066 |
| 500XL Series FastBack Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 50,048 |
Dimension(s)
500 Six Series Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 Six Series HardTop Sedan
| Price : | $2,935 |
| Weight : | 3540 lbs | 1605.717 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 Six Series Fastback Coupe
| Price : | $2,880 |
| Weight : | 3515 lbs | 1594.377 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 Six Series HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $2,885 |
| Weight : | 3510 lbs | 1592.109 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 Six Series Convertible
| Price : | $3,110 |
| Weight : | 3660 lbs | 1660.148 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 V8 Series Sedan
| Price : | $2,970 |
| Weight : | 3495 lbs | 1585.305 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 V-8 Series HardTop Sedan
| Price : | $3,045 |
| Weight : | 3580 lbs | 1623.861 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 V-8 Series Fastback Coupe
| Price : | $2,990 |
| Weight : | 3560 lbs | 1614.789 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 V-8 Series HardTop Coupe
| Price : | $3,025 |
| Weight : | 3565 lbs | 1617.057 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500 V-8 Series Convertible
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| Price : | $3,220 |
| Weight : | 3700 lbs | 1678.292 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500XL Series Convertible
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| Price : | $3,320 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
500XL Series FastBack Coupe
| Price : | $3,320 |
| Weight : | 3770 lbs | 1710.043 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.3 in | 5418 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 119.0 in | 3023 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.15x15 Four-ply tubeless blackwall |
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Ford Galaxie?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1968 Ford Galaxie has a wheelbase size of 119.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1968 Ford Galaxie has a length of 213.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Ford Galaxie cost when new?A: The 1968 Ford Galaxie cost approximately $2,865 to $3,320 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Ford Galaxie? A: The 1968 Ford Galaxie was offered as a 500 Six Series Convertible, 500 Six Series Fastback Coupe, 500 Six Series HardTop Coupe, 500 Six Series HardTop Sedan, 500 Six Series Sedan, 500 V-8 Series Convertible, 500 V-8 Series Fastback Coupe, 500 V-8 Series HardTop Coupe, 500 V-8 Series HardTop Sedan, 500 V8 Series Sedan, 500XL Series Convertible, 500XL Series FastBack Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1968 Ford Galaxie have? A: The 1968 Ford Galaxie had 8.15x15 Four-ply tubeless blackwall tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1968? A: Ford produced 1,753,334 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many 1968 Galaxies were produced? A: Ford produced 734,638 examples of the Galaxie in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Ford Galaxie have? A: The 1968 Ford Galaxie had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3933 cc | 240.0 cu in. | 3.9 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4800 RPM V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4195 cc | 256.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 7200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Ford Galaxie have? A: The 1968 Ford Galaxie had the following gearbox options: Automatic Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic, 4 speed Manual.