Ford Fairlane Engine Options
The Ford Fairlane had various engine options throughout its production years. Here are some of the engines that were available for the Ford Fairlane:
– 1955 Model Year: The Fairlane was introduced as Ford’s premier full-sized offering. It came with a 223 cu in (3.7 L) straight-6 engine and a 272 cu in (4.5 L) V8 ).
– 1962 Model Year: The Fairlane underwent some changes in 1962. It became a mid-size car and featured a unibody construction. The available engine options for the 1962 Ford Fairlane included an Inline 6 (3654 cc | 223.0 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4200 RPM.
– 1964 Model Year: The 1964 Ford Fairlane had a variety of engine options. One example is the Custom 460-Powered ’64 Thunderbolt Replica which featured a 460 crate engine with aluminum heads and an advertised 535 hp.
Please note that these are just a few examples of the engine options available for the Ford Fairlane. There were other engines offered throughout the years as well.
Contents
- What engine is in a 1955 Ford Fairlane?
- What is the difference between 1966 and 1967 Fairlane?
- What engine came in the 1966 Ford Fairlane?
- What is the difference between 1966 and 1967 Ford Fairlane?
- What engines came in a 1967 Fairlane?
- What engines were available in the 1964 Ford Fairlane?
- What engine did the 1956 Ford Fairlane have?
- What motor came in a 1957 Ford Fairlane?
- What motor came in a 1965 Ford Fairlane?
- Is a Ford Fairlane a muscle car?
What engine is in a 1955 Ford Fairlane?
| 1955 Ford | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 223 CID (3.7 L) OHV I6 272 CID (4.5 L) Y-block V8 292 CID (4.8 L) T-bird V8 312 CID (5.1 L) T-bird V8 (1956) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual 3-speed manual plus overdrive Ford-O-Matic 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 in (2,934 mm) |
What is the difference between 1966 and 1967 Fairlane?
There are subtle differences in trim between years; the ’66 taillamp lens is glass, for example, while the lens on a ’67 is plastic. Grilles are not reproduced save for the center medallion, and neither are hoods. Windshields are available, but side and rear glass is not.
What engine came in the 1966 Ford Fairlane?
As discussed here, the ’66 390 Fairlane GTs and GT/As were oneyear-only offerings. Unavailable in any other Ford product (except in Mercury’s midsize Cyclone GT), a 335-horsepower 390 V8 was the one-and-only powerplant offered in the Fairlane GT.
What is the difference between 1966 and 1967 Ford Fairlane?
There are subtle differences in trim between years; the ’66 taillamp lens is glass, for example, while the lens on a ’67 is plastic. Grilles are not reproduced save for the center medallion, and neither are hoods. Windshields are available, but side and rear glass is not.
What engines came in a 1967 Fairlane?
Fifth generation (1966–1967)
| Fifth generation | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 200 cu in (3.3 L)Fairlane I6 289 cu in (4.7 L) Challenger V8 390 cu in (6.4 L) Thunderbird V8 427 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra V8 |
| Transmission | 3 speed Cruise-O-Matic 3 speed Standard 4 speed Standard |
| Dimensions |
What engines were available in the 1964 Ford Fairlane?
The downsized Fairlane was 11.7″ shorter than regular Fords, but 16.5″ longer than the Falcon. A Ford six or new 221-cid OHV V8 powered the new cars. The mid-year Fairlane 500 (pillared) Sport Coupe came with buckets and console. A 260-cid V8 and four-speed manual transmission were optional.
What engine did the 1956 Ford Fairlane have?
The largest Y-block offering for 1956 was the 312-cu.in. V-8. Starting life as a 292, its bore and stroke were increased to 3.60 x 3.44 inches. A Holley four-barrel carburetor helped the engine produce 215hp with a manual transmission and 225hp with the automatic.
What motor came in a 1957 Ford Fairlane?
OHV V-8 engine
OHV V-8 engine with a four-barrel carburetor and McCulloch-Paxton supercharger, three-speed manual transmission, coil-spring independent front suspension, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel drum brakes.
What motor came in a 1965 Ford Fairlane?
A Ford six or new 221-cid OHV V8 powered the new cars. The mid-year Fairlane 500 (pillared) Sport Coupe came with buckets and console.
Is a Ford Fairlane a muscle car?
The 1966 Ford Fairlane 427 could hold its own with any muscle car but was simply outnumbered. Its “shaker” scoop throbbing with power, the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet was the muscle car Mustang fans had waited for.
