1961 Ford Fairlane

Redesigned again for 1961 the Ford Fairlane models were again the base trim level and were made slightly shorter and lighter, and tastefully designed with a concave grille, reshaped hood, more rounded body sides, large, round taillamps. Big news was the introduction of the optional 390 V8 option with either 375 or 401 hp.

 

   

1961 Ford Fairlane Production and Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Fairlane Six-Cyl Series
N/A	32	4 Dr Town Sedan	$2,315	3,585 lbs	Note 2
N/A	31	2 Dr Club Sedan	$2,261	3,487 lbs	Note 3
Fairlane V-8 Series
N/A	32	4 Dr Town Sedan	$2,431	3,683 lbs	Note 2
N/A	31	2 Dr Club Sedan	$2,377	3,685 lbs	Note 3
Fairlane 500 Six-Cyl Series
N/A	42	4 Dr Town Sedan	$2,430	3,593 lbs	Note 4
N/A	41	2 Dr Club Sedan	$2,376	3,502 lbs	Note 5
Fairlane 500 V-8 Series
N/A	42	4 Dr Town Sedan	$2,546	3,691 lbs	Note 4
N/A	41	2 Dr Club Sedan	$2,492	3,600 lbs	Note 5

Notes:

Total series output was 164,132 units including both Fairlane sixes and V-8s. Total series output was 141,385 units including both Fairlane 500 sixes and V-8s. Production was counted by body style only. 66,924 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 97,208 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 98,917 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 42,468 Total.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Fairlane	119 in	209.9 in	Not Available	61 in	60 in	7.50 x 14