1959 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

Specifications

1958 1959 1960

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1958 - 1960
Price :	$3,695-$3,980
Weight :	3810 lbs \| 1728.187 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Serial Number code 'B'
Displacement :	5441 cc \| 332.0 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.9:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

V 8
Displacement :	5768 cc \| 352.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	9.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Cruise-O-Matic (auto) trans. Serial # code 'J'
Displacement :	7046 cc \| 430.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 109 mm.
Stroke :	4.7 in \| 119 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic Ford-O-Matic , Hydra-Matic Automatic Overdrive

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1959 :	1,450,953
Total 1959 Thunderbird production :	67,456
1959 Ford Thunderbird
Convertible 2 dr. 4 P :	10,261
Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P :	57,195

Dimension(s)

Hardtop

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Chassis # H9YH144986
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Width :	77.0 in \| 1956 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.0 in \| 2870 mm.

Convertible

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Chassis # J9YJ119696
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Exterior
Price :	$3,980
Weight :	3900 lbs \| 1769.01 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	208.0 in \| 5283 mm.
Width :	77.0 in \| 1956 mm.
Wheelbase :	113.0 in \| 2870 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	6.00 x 14 four-ply tubeless

1959 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,200
Avg. Household Income :	$5,010
Avg. Home :	$12,400
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1959 Ford Thunderbird has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1959 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 208.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1959 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 77.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1959 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1959 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $3,695 to $3,980 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1959 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.

Q: What tires did the 1959 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1959 Ford Thunderbird had 6.00 x 14 four-ply tubeless tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1959? A: Ford produced 1,450,953 automobiles in 1959.

Q: How many 1959 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 67,456 examples of the Thunderbird in 1959.

Q: What engines did the 1959 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1959 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (5441 cc | 332.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (7046 cc | 430.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1959 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic Ford-O-Matic, Hydra-Matic Automatic Overdrive.