1971 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

1971 Ford Thunderbird
1971 Ford Thunderbird Model Years
19671968196919701971

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1967 - 1971
Price : $5,290-$5,515
Weight : 4400 lbs | 1995.806 kg
V 8
Displacement : 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.
Power : 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial number code 'Y'
Displacement : 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.
Power : 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 103 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 8.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
Power : 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial number code 'S'
Displacement : 6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.
Power : 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
Power : 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Compression : 10.7:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
Power : 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Torque :370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 89 mm.
Compression : 11.1:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial number code 'N'
Displacement : 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Compression : 10.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor
V 8 | Serial code number 'J'
Displacement : 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Compression : 11.3:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel w/Ram-Air induction
V 8
Displacement : 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.
Power : 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore : 4.4 in | 111 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 91 mm.
Compression : 11.5:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Automatic

Total Ford Production for 1971 : 2,054,351
Total 1971 Thunderbird production : 36,055
1971 Ford Thunderbird
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : 9,146
Landau 4 dr. 4 P : 6,553
Two-Door Landau 2 dr. 4 P : 20,356

Hardtop Coupe

Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 215.0 in | 5461 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

Two-Door Landau

Price : $5,437
Weight : 4371 lbs | 1982.652 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 215.0 in | 5461 mm.
Wheelbase : 115.0 in | 2921 mm.

Landau

Landau
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Auction entries : 1
Landau
Chassis # 1J87N128163
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $5,515
Weight : 4510 lbs | 2045.702 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 215.0 in | 5461 mm.
Wheelbase : 117.0 in | 2972 mm.

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires : H78-15 Belted Black Sidewall

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Manufacturer

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

NHTSA Campaign ID70V116000
NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT FRONT AND REAR IN- BOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORS WERE IN- ADEQUATELYWELDED TO FLOOR PAN.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROP- ERLY WELDING WHERENECESSARY.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
1971 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $10,600
Avg. Home : $25,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.40
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1971 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird has wheelbase sizes of 115.00 and 117.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1971 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 215.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1971 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $5,290 to $5,515 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1971 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Landau, Two-Door Landau.

Q: What tires did the 1971 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird had H78-15 Belted Black Sidewall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1971? A: Ford produced 2,054,351 automobiles in 1971.

Q: How many 1971 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 36,055 examples of the Thunderbird in 1971.

Q: What engines did the 1971 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird had the following engine options: V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 2600 RPM
  • V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 5400 RPM
  • V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 370 Ft-Lbs (502 NM) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM
  • V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 370 BHP (272.32 KW) @ 5600 RPM
  • V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1971 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1971 Ford Thunderbird had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.

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