These are standard specifications for the 1978 Ford Fairmont, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic SelectShift
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1983 |
| Price : | $3,590-$4,045 |
| Weight : | 2600 lbs | 1179.34 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Torque : | 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L. |
| Power : | 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 139 BHP (102.304 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2-barrel motorcraft 2150 | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic SelectShift
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1978 : | 1,923,655 |
| Total 1978 Fairmont production : | 460,981 |
| 1978 Ford Fairmont | |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 136,849 |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 116,966 |
| Station Wagon 2 dr. 5 P : | 128,390 |
| Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 78,776 |
Handling
1978 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $54,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.63 |
1978 Ford Fairmont FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1978 Ford Fairmont?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Ford Fairmont? A: The 1978 Ford Fairmont has a wheelbase size of 105.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1978 Ford Fairmont? A: The 1978 Ford Fairmont has lengths of 193.80 and 195.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1978 Ford Fairmont? A: The 1978 Ford Fairmont has a width of 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1978 Ford Fairmont cost when new?A: The 1978 Ford Fairmont cost approximately $3,590 to $4,045 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Ford Fairmont? A: The 1978 Ford Fairmont was offered as a Sedan, Sport Coupe, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1978? A: Ford produced 1,923,655 automobiles in 1978.Q: How many 1978 Fairmonts were produced? A: Ford produced 460,981 examples of the Fairmont in 1978.Q: What engines did the 1978 Ford Fairmont have? A: The 1978 Ford Fairmont had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2294 cc | 140.0 cu in. | 2.3 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 2800 RPM Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 154 Ft-Lbs (209 NM) @ 1600 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 139 BHP (102.304 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Ford Fairmont have? A: The 1978 Ford Fairmont had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic SelectShift.