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1965 Ford Fairlane
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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**
Notes: * Total Series production for ALL Fairlane's was 52,974 units both 6-cylinder and V8. Ford does not have individual breakdowns per body style. ** Total Series production for ALL Fairlane 500's was 170,980 units both 6-cylinder and V8. Ford does not have individual breakdowns per body style.

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

Engine Data
 
Engines Displacement Horsepower Torque Transmission Carburetor
Fairlane Six 6-200 120 190 3-speed Manual, Cruise-O-Matic 1-V
Challenger 8-289 200 282 3-speed manual, Overdrive, Cruise-O-Matic 2-V
Challenger Special 8-289 225 305 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, Cruise-O-Matic 2 BC
Challenger High Performance 8-289 271 312 4-speed manual, Cruise-O-Matic 4 BC
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