1962 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

Specifications

1961 1962 1963

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1961 - 1963
Price :	$4,320-$5,440
Weight :	4130 lbs \| 1873.336 kg

Engine & Transmission

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:
Manual , 3 Automatic , Automatic Ford-O-Matic , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1962 :	1,476,031
Total 1962 Thunderbird production :	78,011
1962 Ford Thunderbird
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	9,844
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	68,127
Sport Roadster Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	1,427

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

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Chassis # 2Y83Z105386
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.0 in \| 2870 mm.

Landau HardTop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$4,400
Weight :	4145 lbs \| 1880.14 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.0 in \| 2870 mm.

Convertible

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Chassis # 2Y85Z165764
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Auction entries : 1

Chassis # 2Y85Z171618
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Auction entries : 1

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Exterior
Price :	$4,785
Weight :	4373 lbs \| 1983.559 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.0 in \| 2870 mm.

Sport Roadster Convertible

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Chassis # 2Y89M147868
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Exterior
Price :	$5,440
Weight :	4472 lbs \| 2028.465 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	205.0 in \| 5207 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.0 in \| 2870 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.50x14

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 Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,320 to $5,440 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Landau HardTop Coupe, Sport Roadster Convertible.

Q: What tires did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird had 7.50x14 tires.

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

Q: How many 1962 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 78,011 examples of the Thunderbird in 1962.

Q: What engines did the 1962 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: 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 Thunderbird have? A: The 1962 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic, Automatic Ford-O-Matic, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.