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1965 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1965 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
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

Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 205.4 in | 5217 mm.
Wheelbase : 113.2 in | 2875 mm.

Landau

Landau
Chassis # 5Y87Z149530
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

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.