1966 Ford Fairlane Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1966 Ford Fairlane, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1966 - 1967
Price :	$2,238-$3,066
Weight :	2917 lbs \| 1323.129 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3277 cc \| 200.0 cu in. \| 3.3 L.
Power :	120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	9.2:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Ford 1 Barrel Autolite

Inline 6 \| Serial Number Code '4'
Displacement :	2786 cc \| 170.0 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 75 mm.
Compression :	9.1:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 1-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4736 cc \| 289.0 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 73 mm.
Compression :	9.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Ford 2 Barrel Autolite

V 8
Displacement :	4736 cc \| 289.0 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 73 mm.
Compression :	10.1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Ford 4 Barrel Autolite

V 8
Displacement :	4736 cc \| 289.0 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	271 HP (199.456 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 73 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Ford 4 Barrel Autolite

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'Z'
Displacement :	6391 cc \| 390.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'S'
Displacement :	6391 cc \| 390.0 cu in. \| 6.4 L.
Power :	335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 103 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
Manual , 3 Automatic Cruise-O-Matic

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1966 :	2,212,415
Total 1966 Fairlane production :	317,274
1966 Ford Fairlane
500 2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	14,118
500 Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	9,299
500 Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	75,947
500 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	68,635
500 Squire Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	11,558
500 Station wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	19,826
500XL Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	4,560
500XL GT Convertible 2 dr. 5 P :	4,327
500XL GT Hardtop 2 dr. 5 P :	33,015
500XL Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	23,942
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	26,170
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	12,379
Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	13,498

Dimension(s)

Two-Door Sedan

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,278
Weight :	2791 lbs \| 1265.976 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,587
Weight :	3180 lbs \| 1442.424 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.
Tires :	7.75 x 14 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall

500 Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$2,376
Weight :	2855 lbs \| 1295.006 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500 Convertible

Chassis # 6H44S146313
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Exterior
Price :	$2,600
Weight :	3082 lbs \| 1397.972 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500XL Hardtop Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$2,542
Weight :	2882 lbs \| 1307.253 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500XL Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$2,873
Weight :	3267 lbs \| 1481.886 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500XL GT Hardtop

Exterior
Price :	$2,842
Weight :	3492 lbs \| 1583.945 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500XL GT Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$3,066
Weight :	3078 lbs \| 1396.157 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500 Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,360
Weight :	2795 lbs \| 1267.791 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500 2-Door Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$2,320
Weight :	2755 lbs \| 1249.647 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500 Station wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,665
Weight :	3190 lbs \| 1446.96 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

500 Squire Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$2,800
Weight :	3200 lbs \| 1451.496 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	197.0 in \| 5004 mm.
Wheelbase :	116.0 in \| 2946 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.95 x 14 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall

Recall

Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	67V111000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING *** WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED.(INSPECT AND SECURE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING *** AS REQUIRED.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1966 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,650
Avg. Household Income :	$6,900
Avg. Home :	$14,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.32

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1966 Ford Fairlane has a wheelbase size of 116.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1966 Ford Fairlane has a length of 197.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Ford Fairlane cost when new?A: The 1966 Ford Fairlane cost approximately $2,238 to $3,066 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1966 Ford Fairlane was offered as a 500 2-Door Sedan, 500 Convertible, 500 Hardtop Coupe, 500 Sedan, 500 Squire Station Wagon, 500 Station wagon, 500XL Convertible, 500XL GT Convertible, 500XL GT Hardtop, 500XL Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon, Two-Door Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1966 Ford Fairlane had 6.95 x 14 Four-Ply Tubeless Blackwall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1966? A: Ford produced 2,212,415 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Fairlanes were produced? A: Ford produced 317,274 examples of the Fairlane in 1966.

Q: What engines did the 1966 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1966 Ford Fairlane had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Inline 6 (2786 cc | 170.0 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 105 HP (77.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4800 RPM

V 8 (4736 cc | 289.0 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 271 HP (199.456 KW) @ 6000 RPM

V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 335 BHP (246.56 KW) @ 4800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1966 Ford Fairlane had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.