1962 Ford Full Size Cars Fact Sheet

1962 Ford Facts, Figures, and Specifications

1962 Ford Facts Specifications Information Data

Except for one horizontal feature line at the belt line, the body was slab-­sided. The wheelbase remained the same as 1961, at 119 inches and the body length was close to equal at 209.3 inches.

 

 

Ford Chose Refinement
for 1962

The 1962 Galaxies and full size line were completely restyled but retained the styling clues from the previous year. brand identification was critical in these highly competitive years.

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General Year Information – 1962 Ford
Full Size Car

For 1962, all full size Fords that were not station wagons were called “Galaxie”; Galaxie, Galaxie 500 and Galaxie 500 XL. The swept-back roof line 2-door hardtop Starliner was no longer available, replaced by the notch back Victoria. In station wagons, the 2-door Ranch Wagon was also eliminated, with only two models, the 4-door Country Sedan and the Country Squire remaining. Both wagons were available in 6- and 9-passenger configurations.

The Galaxie model designation was in script toward the bottom rear of the rear fender. Ford continued the 1961 tradition of a single  large round taillight on either side, with the taillights on Galaxie 500s being separated by a stamped aluminum escutcheon panel. That model designation was spelled out in block letters across the trunk lid. At the front end, a full-width grille carried a horizontal grid pattern and was capped on each end by dual headlights. The Ford crest was centered at the front of the hood throughout the full-size line.

The top performance engine rose from 390 CID to 406 CID, and had parts and pieces upgraded to increase longevity in circle track racing. All other V-8s remained at previous levels.

1962 Ford Factoids

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The Galaxie 500XL series was new for 1962 and was the sport series of the Galaxie line and the interior reflected that image. You can see more detail in the Brochure HERE!


The 406 CID V-8 FE block  replaced the high output 390 CID V-8 and horsepower rose from 401 to 406 HP in the top engine. HP. You can see all the specs in the 1962 Ford High Performance AMA Specifications Sheets HERE!

1962 Ford Facts – Models Offered

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The Galaxie series was the base trim level for 1962 and included chrome moldings around the windshield and rear window, two sun visors, a chrome horn ring, arm rests on all doors and a single horizontal chrome strip at the belt line.

The Galaxie 500 Series was the top trim level for 1962 and included chrome ‘A’ pillar moldings, chrome window moldings, a color-keyed horizontal chrome strip at the belt line, chrome rocker panel moldings, quarter panel moldings and a chrome trim strip with a Ford crest at the base of the ‘C’ pillar, on the top.

The Galaxie 500XL series was new for 1962 and was the sporty series of the Galaxie line. The “XL” models included. all the trim of the Galaxie 500 models but offered bucket seats and a floor mounted shift lever, as well as an engine-turned insert in the instrument panel, and on the side stripe.

The Ranch Wagon was the base trim level Station Wagon, Country Sedans were the intermediate level and Country Squires were the top trim level. The level of equipment paralleled Galaxie, Galaxie 500 and Galaxie 500XL models of passenger cars, however, bucket seats and the 406 CID V-8 were not available in the Country Squire.

1962 Ford Facts – Engines

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Ford six-cylinder. Engine Code “V”. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 223 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.62 x 3.60 inches. Compression ratio: 8.4:1. Horsepower: 138 @ 4200 RPM. Torque: 203 @ 22oo RPM. Four main bearings. Hydraulic Lifters. Camshaft Duration: (Intake) 262°, (Exhaust) 262. Overlap: 30° 30′. Lift: (Intake) 0.369″, (Exhaust) 0.369″. Carburetion: Holley one-barrel model C2AF-9510.

Ford Base V-8.  Engine Code “W”. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 292 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.75 x 3.30 inches. Compression ratio: 8.8:1. Horsepower: 170 @ 4200 RPM. Torque: 279 @ 2200 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical Lifters. Camshaft Duration: (Intake) 246°, (Exhaust) 246°. Lift: (Intake) 0.360″, (Exhaust) 0.360″. Overlap: 20°.  Carburetion: Holley two-barrel Model C2AF-9510.

220 HP Optional V-8. Engine Code “X” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 352 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches. Compression ratio: 8.9:1. Horsepower: 220 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 336 @ 2400 RPM. Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 37 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 2-barrel Model  (manual transmission) C2AE-9510-AE; (automatic transmission) C2AE-9150-AD.

Ford 300 HP V-8. Engine Code “Z” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 9.6:1. Horsepower: 300 @ 4600 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 270 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: 0.408″. Overlap 49 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) C2AE-9510-AJ; (automatic transmission) C2AE-9510-AK.

330 HP “Police” V-8. Engine Code “P” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 9.6:1. Horsepower: 330 @ 5000 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 3200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 286 degrees, Exhaust: 286 degrees, Lift: 0.446″. Overlap 58 degrees. Carburetor: Ford 4-barrel Model (manual transmission) C2AE-9510-AJ; (automatic transmission) C2AE-9510-AK.

Ford 375 HP V-8. Engine Code “Q” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.6:1. Horsepower: 375 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 427 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Ford-Holley 4-barrel Model Holley R-3228A

Ford 401 HP V-8. Engine Code “M” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 390 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.05 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.6:1. Horsepower: 401 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 430 @ 3500 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Three Holley 2-barrel Model 1962 (center) C1AE-AV (front and rear) C1AE-AU

Ford 385 HP V-8. Engine Code “B” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 406 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.9:1. Horsepower: 385 @ 5800 RPM. Torque: 444 @ 3400 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel Model R-3228A

Ford 405 HP V-8. Engine Code “G” Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 406 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 3.78 inches. Compression ratio: 10.9:1. Horsepower: 405 @ 5800 RPM. Torque: 448 @ 3500 RPM. Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 306 degrees, Exhaust: 306 degrees, Lift: 0.500″. Overlap 78 degrees. Carburetor: Three Holley 2-barrel Model (center) C1AE-AV (front and rear) C1AE-AU.

1962 Ford Facts – Chassis Features

    • Wheelbase: 119 inches.
    • Overall length: 209.3 inches.
    • Front tread: 61.0 inches.
    • Rear tread:60.0 inches.
    • Width: 79.2 inches.
    • Height: Station Wagons 56.8″, Convertible: 55.1″ Others: 54.8″.
    • Tires:  Station wagons: 8.00 x 14 Tubeless BW; Police 6.70 x 15 Tubeless BW; Others: 7.50 x 14 Tubeless BW. White walls optional.

1962 Ford Facts – Significant Options

    • Air-conditioning, Polar Aire with eight-cylinder ($271).
    • Air-conditioning, Select Aire with eight-cylinder ($361).
    • Backup lights, standard Galaxie 500 ($11).
    • Battery, heavy-duty, 70-amp. ($8).
    • Crankcase ventilation system ($6).
    • Electric clock, standard Galaxie 500 ($15).
    • Equa-Lock differential ($39).
    • Heater and defroster ($28 deduct option).
    • Luggage rack, chrome ($39).
    • Manual seat, four-way ($17).
    • Padded dash and visors ($24).
    • Power brakes ($43).
    • Power seat ($64).
    • Power steering ($82).
    • Power tailgate window ($32).
    • Power windows, front and rear ($102).
    • Radio, push button and antenna ($59).
    • Rocker panel molding ($16).
    • Seat belts, front ($21).
    • Tinted glass ($40).
    • Tinted windshield ($22).
    • Transmission, Cruise-O-Matic ($212).
    • Transmission, FordOmatic with six-cylinder ($180).
    • Transmission, FordOmatic with V-8 ($190).
    • Transmission, four-speed manual – required with 375 horsepower or 401 horsepower V-8 ($188).
    • Transmission, three-speed manual with overdrive ($108).
    • Tutone paint ($22).
    • Vinyl trim, Galaxie 500 except convertible ($26).
    • Wheel covers ($19).
    • Wheel covers, deluxe ($26).
    • Windshield washer and wipers, 2-speed ($20).

1962 Ford Facts –
Powertrain Options

    • 352 CID V-8 with two-barrel carburetor and single exhaust
    • 390 CID V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts
    • 390 CID 330 HP Police V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts
    • 390 CID 375 HP High Performance V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts
    • 406 CID 385 HP High Performance V-8 with four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts
    • 390 CID 401 HP High Performance V-8 with three 2-bbl carburetors and dual exhausts
    • 406 CID 405 HP High Performance V-8 with three 2-bbl carburetors and dual exhausts

NOTE: Base V-8 included in base V-8 model pricing.

1962 Ford Facts –
Body Paint Color Codes

1962

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  A Raven Black
  D Ming Green
  E Viking Blue
  F Baffin Blue
  H Oxford Blue
  I Castilian Gold
  J Rangoon Red
  M Corinthian White
  P Silver Moss
  Q Silver Gray
  R Tucson Yellow
  T Sandshell Beige
  V Chestnut
  Z Fieldstone Tan

1962 Ford Facts –
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1962 Ford Facts –
Powertrains

  • Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
    • I-6: 1st – 3.20:1, 2nd – 1.86:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.88:1
    • 292 CID V-8: 1st – 2.78:1, 2nd – 1.61:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 3.380:1
    • 352  and 390 CID V-8: 1st – 2.37:1, 2nd – 1.51:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.81:1
    • 390 and 406 CID High Performance V-8: 1st – 2.37:1, 2nd – 1.51:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.81:1
  • Three Speed Overdrive Manual Transmission Ratios
    • I-6 and 292 CID V-8: 1st – 2.80:1, 2nd – 1.69:1, 3rd – 1:1, Overdrive – 0.70:1, Reverse – 3.80:1
    • 352  and 390 CID V-8: 1st – 2.49:1, 2nd – 1.59:1, 3rd – 1:1,  Overdrive – 0.72:1, Reverse – 3.15:1
    • 390 and 406 CID High Performance V-8: 1st – 2.49:1, 2nd – 1.59:1, 3rd – 1:1,  Overdrive – 0.72:1, Reverse – 3.15:1
  • Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
    • 352 and 390 CID V-8: 1st – 2.36:1, 2nd – 1.78:1, 3rd –  1.41:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.42:1
    • 390 and 406 CID High Performance V-8: 1st – 2.36:1, 2nd – 1.78:1, 3rd –  1.41:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.42:1
  • Automatic Transmission Ratios
    • FordOmatic: 1st – 1.82:1, 3rd –  1.00:1, Reverse – 1.73:1
    • Cruise-O-Matic: 1st – 2.40:1, 2nd – 1.47:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.00:1
  • Rear Gear Standard Ratios
    • I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.56:1, Optional – 3.89:1, Overdrive SMT – 3.89:1, AMT – 3.56:1
    • 292 CID V-8: 3-Speed SMT – 3.56:1, Overdrive SMT – 3.56:1, Optional 3.89:1, AMT – 3.00:1
    • 352 CID V-8: 3-Speed SMT – 3.56:1, Overdrive SMT – 3.56:1,  AMT – 3.00:1
    • 390 CID V-8: 3-Speed SMT – 3.56:1, Overdrive SMT – 3.56:1, AMT – 3.00:1
    • 390 CID V-8 Police: 3-Speed SMT and Overdrive – 3.56:1, Optional, 3.89:1, AMT – 3.00:1
    • 390 and 406 CID High Performance V-8: 3-Speed SMT – 3.56:1, 3-Speed SMT Overdrive – 4.11:1, 4-Speed SMT – 3.56:1
    • Equa-Lock optional.

NOTE: Optional – dealer installed gear ratios ranged from 3.00:1 to 4.56:1.

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