These are standard specifications for the 1962 Ford Fairlane, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1965 |
| Price : | $2,155-$2,505 |
| Weight : | 2806 lbs | 1272.78 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Serial number code 'V' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'L' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3622 cc | 221.0 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'W' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'X' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4300 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 2-barrel carburetor | |
| 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 : | 9.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'M' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6391 cc | 390.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 103 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors | |
| V 8 | Serial Number code 'B' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Holley 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'G' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L. |
| Power : | 405 BHP (298.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 11.3:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 3 Holley 2-barrel carburetors | |
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Ford-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1962 : | 1,476,031 |
| Total 1962 Fairlane production : | 297,116 |
| 1962 Ford Fairlane | |
| 500 Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 129,258 |
| 500 Sport Coupe 4 dr. 5 P : | 19,628 |
| 500 Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 68,624 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 45,342 |
| Two-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : | 34,264 |
Handling
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
1962 Ford Fairlane FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Ford Fairlane?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1962 Ford Fairlane has a wheelbase size of 115.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1962 Ford Fairlane has a length of 197.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Ford Fairlane cost when new?A: The 1962 Ford Fairlane cost approximately $2,155 to $2,505 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Ford Fairlane? A: The 1962 Ford Fairlane was offered as a 500 Sedan, 500 Sport Coupe, 500 Two-Door Sedan, Sedan, Two-Door Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1962? A: Ford produced 1,476,031 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Fairlanes were produced? A: Ford produced 297,116 examples of the Fairlane in 1962.Q: What engines did the 1962 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1962 Ford Fairlane had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (3622 cc | 221.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 145 BHP (106.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4785 cc | 292.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (5768 cc | 352.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 4300 RPM 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 340 BHP (250.24 KW) @ 5000 RPM V 8 (6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 385 BHP (283.36 KW) @ 5800 RPM V 8 (6653 cc | 406.0 cu in. | 6.7 L.) with 405 BHP (298.08 KW) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Ford Fairlane have? A: The 1962 Ford Fairlane had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Ford-O-Matic.