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1965 Ford Fairlane 500 4-Dr. Sedan

This four-door Fairlane 500 balanced comfort and performance, often chosen by families who wanted more than basic transportation.
5A42F567890
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Ford Fairlane 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA
Model Code 42 Fairlane 500
Engine Code F
Serial Number 567890 Production #567890

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Cylinders8
Displacement260 CID
Horsepower164 HP
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionM & A
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2863
Height55.8
Length198.4
Width73.8
Rear tread56
Front tread57
Wheelbase116

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2353.00
No. Produced 77836

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2863 lbs
Height 55.8 in.
Length 198.4 in.
Width 73.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Torque 185@2400 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Main Bearings 7
Type Helical
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (31)
Cooling System Water pump
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Fuel Type Regular
Radiator Cellular tubular
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location Stamped on vertical face of left front fender apron near the top.
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Series Fairlane 6 500
Origin United States
Model Year 1965
Model Number 54B
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Transmission 2 pt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.80 :1
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 57 in.
Brake Horsepower 120@4400 hp
Wheelbase 116 in.
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.76 :1
2nd 1.69 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.74 :1
B &s 3.68 & 3.13

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.