1965 Ford Fairlane Four-Door |
1965 Ford Fairlane
The 1965 Fairlane was new in its appearance as well as its design. It had a wider, more immense big car look which contributed to its new features including increased luggage capacity, new sound insulation package, and much more to offer the ultimate in comfort and convenience.
When you change your appearance, why not change your mechanics. The new 120 hp Fairlane Six replaced the former 170-CID Six became the new standard Fairlane engine with a seven-main-bearing crankshaft and automatic choke. Among the optional V8 engines, the 289-CID Challenger replaced the 260 cu. in V8 from the previous year and features a higher compression ratio of 9.3 to 1 while the Challenger High Performance comes complete with a chrome dress up kit and 4-speed manual transmission. When it comes to transmissions, the Cruise-O-Matic replaced the Fordomatic as Fairlane's optional automatic transmission offering better gas mileage to the thrifty driver.
1965 Ford Fairlane Specifications
Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
Fairlane Six-Cyl Series | |||||
T | 54A | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,223 | 2,858 lbs | 25,376* |
T | 62A | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,183 | 2,806 lbs | 13,685* |
T | 71D | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,512 | 3,183 lbs | 13,911* |
Fairlane V-8 Series | |||||
N/A | 54A | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,329 | 3,055 lbs | 25,376* |
N/A | 62A | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,288 | 2,998 lbs | 13,685* |
N/A | 71D | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,618 | 3,375 lbs | 13,911* |
Fairlane 500 Six-Cyl Series | |||||
T | 54B | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,303 | 2,863 lbs | 77,836** |
T | 62B | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,263 | 2,806 lbs | 16,092** |
T | 65A | 2 Dr Hardtop | $2,327 | 2,877 lbs | 41,405** |
T | 65B | 2 Dr Sport Coupe | $2,484 | 2,888 lbs | 15,141** |
T | 71B | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $2,592 | 3,220 lbs | 20,506** |
Fairlane 500 V8 Series | |||||
N/A | 54B | 4 Dr Sedan | $2,829 | 3,975 lbs | 77,836** |
N/A | 62B | 2 Dr Sedan | $2,933 | 3,985 lbs | 16,092** |
N/A | 65A | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,018 | 3,990 lbs | 41,405** |
N/A | 65B | 2 Dr Sport Coupe | $3,088 | 4,000 lbs | 15,141** |
N/A | 71B | 4 Dr Station Wagon | $3,088 | 4,000 lbs | 20,506** |
Chassis Data
Model Number | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Front Tread | Rear Tread | Tire Size |
Fairlane | 116 in | 198.4 in | 57 in | 56 in | 6.94 x 14 |
Fairlane Station Wagon | 116 in | 203.2 in | 57 in | 56 in | 7.35 x 14 |
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