1962 Ford Falcon Specifications

1962 Ford Falcon
1962 Ford Falcon Model Years
19611962196319641965

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
Production Years for Series : 1960 - 1965
Price : $1,990-$2,600
Weight : 2297 lbs | 1041.902 kg
V 6 | Serial number code 'S'
Displacement : 2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.
Power : 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 2.5 in | 64 mm.
Compression : 6.7:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel carburetor
V 6 | Serial number code 'SU'
Displacement : 2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.
Power : 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Stroke : 2.9 in | 75 mm.
Compression : 6.7:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel carburetor
Inline 6 | Serial number code 'V'
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'
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 (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 2-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial number code 'W'
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'
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'
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
Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 9.6:1
V 8 | Serial Number code 'B'
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'
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
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh , 3 Automatic , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic

Total Ford Production for 1962 : 1,476,031
Total 1962 Falcon production : 396,129
1962 Ford Falcon
Deluxe Series Futura Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : 17,011
Deluxe Series Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 143,650
Deluxe Series Squire Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 22,583
Deluxe Series Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 66,819
Six Series Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 126,041

Six Series Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Deluxe Series Sedan

Price : $2,135
Weight : 2320 lbs | 1052.334 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Deluxe Series Futura Sedan

Deluxe Series Futura Sedan
Chassis # 2R17U136666
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Price : $2,230
Weight : 2345 lbs | 1063.674 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Deluxe Series Station Wagon

Price : $2,425
Weight : 2620 lbs | 1188.412 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Deluxe Series Station Wagon

Price : $2,382
Weight : 2582 lbs | 1171.175 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Deluxe Series Squire Wagon

Price : $2,600
Weight : 2635 lbs | 1195.216 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Deluxe Series Sedan

Price : $2,075
Weight : 2285 lbs | 1036.459 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Six Series Sedan

Six Series Sedan
Chassis # 2H11U153921
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Price : $1,990
Weight : 2265 lbs | 1027.387 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Six Series Station Wagon

Six Series Station Wagon
Chassis # 2H26U248154
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Auction entries : 2
Price : $2,345
Weight : 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Six Series Station Wagon

Price : $2,300
Weight : 2560 lbs | 1161.196 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 181.1 in | 4600 mm.
Wheelbase : 109.5 in | 2781 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.00 x 13

1962 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,125
Avg. Household Income : $5,556
Avg. Home : $12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.28

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Ford Falcon? A: The 1962 Ford Falcon has a wheelbase size of 109.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Ford Falcon? A: The 1962 Ford Falcon has a length of 181.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Ford Falcon cost when new?A: The 1962 Ford Falcon cost approximately $1,990 to $2,600 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Ford Falcon? A: The 1962 Ford Falcon was offered as a Deluxe Series Futura Sedan, Deluxe Series Sedan, Deluxe Series Squire Wagon, Deluxe Series Station Wagon, Six Series Sedan, Six Series Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1962 Ford Falcon have? A: The 1962 Ford Falcon had 6.00 x 13 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1962? A: Ford produced 1,476,031 automobiles in 1962.

Q: How many 1962 Falcons were produced? A: Ford produced 396,129 examples of the Falcon in 1962.

Q: What engines did the 1962 Ford Falcon have? A: The 1962 Ford Falcon had the following engine options: V 6 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4200 RPM
  • V 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 101 BHP (74.336 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • 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) @ 5500 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 Falcon have? A: The 1962 Ford Falcon had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh, 3 speed Automatic, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic, Automatic Ford-O-Matic.

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