1965 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

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    • 1965 Ford Thunderbird Model Years
    196419651966

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
    Production Years for Series : 1964 - 1966
    Price : $4,392-$4,850
    Weight : 4468 lbs | 2026.651 kg
    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 : 10.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial number code 'P'
    Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
    Power : 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5000 RPM
    Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 10.0:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | Serial number code 'R'
    Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM
    Bore : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 11.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    2 Holley 4-barrel carburetors
    V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers w/ohv & ohcamshafts for each engine bank
    Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 616 BHP (453.376 KW) @ 7000 RPM
    Bore : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 12.1:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Holley 4-barrel carburetor
    V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers w/ohv & ohcamshafts for each engine bank
    Displacement : 6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
    Power : 657 BHP (483.552 KW) @ 7500 RPM
    Bore : 4.2 in | 107 mm.
    Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Compression : 12.1:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    2 Holley 4-barrel carburetors
    Transmission:
    Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic MX

    Total 1965 Thunderbird production : 74,972
    1965 Ford Thunderbird
    Convertible 2 dr. 4 P : 6,846
    Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : 42,652
    Landau 2 dr. 4 P : 25,474

    Hardtop

    Hardtop
    Hardtop
    Hardtop
    Hardtop
    Hardtop
    Hardtop
    Hardtop
    Chassis # 5Y87Z172319
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    Auction entries : 1
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 205.4 in | 5217 mm.
    Wheelbase : 113.2 in | 2875 mm.

    Landau

    Landau
    Chassis # 5Y87Z149530
    Landau
    Price : $4,493
    Weight : 4476 lbs | 2030.279 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 205.4 in | 5217 mm.
    Wheelbase : 113.2 in | 2875 mm.

    Convertible

    Convertible
    Convertible
    Convertible
    Chassis # 5Y85Z100032
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $4,850
    Weight : 4586 lbs | 2080.175 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 205.4 in | 5217 mm.
    Wheelbase : 113.2 in | 2875 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Tires : 8.15 x 15 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall

    1965 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $2,650
    Avg. Household Income : $6,450
    Avg. Home : $13,600
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.31

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1965 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1965 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.20 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1965 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1965 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 205.40 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1965 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1965 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,392 to $4,850 (USD) when new.

    Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1965 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1965 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop, Landau.

    Q: What tires did the 1965 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1965 Ford Thunderbird had 8.15 x 15 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall tires.

    Q: How many 1965 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 74,972 examples of the Thunderbird in 1965.

    Q: What engines did the 1965 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1965 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: 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 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5000 RPM
  • V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 425 BHP (312.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM
  • V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 616 BHP (453.376 KW) @ 7000 RPM
  • V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 657 BHP (483.552 KW) @ 7500 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1965 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1965 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic MX.

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