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1965 Ford Fairlane Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1965 Ford Fairlane

The 1965 Fairlane had its first total restyling of the line since its introduction in 1962. The car featured new sheet metal below the belt line for a new front, rear and side look. The overall length and width were increased as well. The front end featured a wide horizontal grille and horizontal dual head lights. The hood incorporated a small peak in the center that swept forward over the leading edge and met a similar accent line in the grille. The overall profile was also changed with a higher fender line that carried farther back, for a more massive look. For the first time since introduction, Fairlane taillights were not round, but rectangular and were accented with chrome “cross-hair” accents across the lens face. The optional backup lights were mounted in the center of the lens.

The 1965 Fairlane ranges consisted of base Fairlane and Fairlane 500 two-door coupes and four-door sedans, and the Fairlane 500 and 500 Sports Coupe two-door hardtops. The Sports Coupe got its own standard “spinner” wheel covers and extra exterior brightwork. The Fairlane Squire wagon was dropped, but the standard station wagon was continued.

On the powertrain side, the “K-code” 271 HP 289 CID V-8 continued along with the 200 HP 2-barrel and the 225 HP 4-barrel versions. The I-6  remained at 200 CID. The three-speed Cruise-O-Matic transmission was available across the entire engine line. All 1965 models featured 14-inch wheels as standard.

1965 Ford Fairlane Facts – Power Trains

• Transmission Ratios
  
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission – All Column Shift
    I-6: First: 2.76:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 3.74:1.
    289 V-8 (Optional I-6): First: 2.79:1, Second: 1.77:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.87:1.
    289 V-8 Overdrive Only: First: 2.80:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third 1:1. Overdrive 0.70:1 Reverse: 3.80:1.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission – All Floor Shift
    289 CID V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1.
    289 CID V-8: First: 2.32:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third: 1.29:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.32:1.
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
    All Engines: Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.20:1.
• Rear Axle
  • I-6 Transmissions:
    Three Speed Manual: 3.25:1.
    Automatic: 2.80:1 Wagons 3.25:1.
  • 289 V-8 Transmissions:
    –  Three Speed Manual: 2.80:1 Wagons 3.25:1.
    –  Four-speed: 2.80:1.
    –  Overdrive: 3.25:1
    –  Automatic: 2.80:1 Wagons 3.00:1.
  • 289 Hi-Po V-8 Transmissions:
    –  Four-speed: 3.89:1.
    –  Automatic: 3.50:1.
  • Optional Rear Axles: All V-8s: 3.50:1, 389:1, 4.11:1 available special order.

Details: See 1965 Fairlane AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.

1965 Ford Fairlane Facts – Powertrain Options

• Transmissions
• • Three-Speed Manual Transmission Standard.
  • Three-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission Optional 289 CID only.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission: Optional ($188).
  • Cruise-O-Matic Automatic Transmission: Optional ($190).
• Engines
• • I-6 Standard in I-6 model pricing.
  • 289 CID 200 HP V-8 standard in V-8 model pricing.
  • 289 CID 225 HP V-8 engine ($130).
  • 289 CID 271 HP V-8 ($430).

1965 Ford Fairlane Facts – Significant Options

• • Air conditioning $353).
  • AM radio ($57).
  • AM/FM radio ($133).
  • Luggage rack on station wagons ($45).
  • Power brakes ($42).
  • Power steering ($84).
  • Power tailgate window on Station Wagons ($32).
  • Power windows ($99).
  • Tinted windshield ($21).
  • Two-tone paint ($21).
  • Vinyl roof on two-door hardtops ($76) on four-door hardtops ($85).
  • Wheel covers ($21).
  • White sidewall tires ($33).