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1963 Ford Thunderbird Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Few changes were made to the Thunderbird for 1963, as Ford prepared to introduce a new version for 1964. A horizontal styling line was added that ran from the front of the car back through the door. Small diagonal chrome bars were added in this area on the door.  In January 1963, a Limited Edition Thunderbird Landau was introduced and was available only with Maroon exterior color, white top, white steering wheel and white leather interior. This model is often referred to as the Monaco Edition, as it was introduced in Monaco, Morocco.

Alternators replaced generators on this year’s Thunderbirds.  A single exhaust system was included as standard equipment for the first and only time on the 300 HP V-8, except for the convertible, and the 340 HP version continued with dual exhaust.

Historical
Production dropped from 78,011 to 63,313. It was time for a new model and 1964 would bring a dramatic change. Meanwhile in its three year run, 214,375 “bullet nose” Thunderbirds were sold!

1963 Ford Thunderbird Facts – Powertrain

• Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
  • All: 1st – 2.40:1, 2nd – 1.47:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.00:1.
• Rear Gear Standard Ratios
  • 3-Speed AMT – 3.00:1. No Options.
• Engines 
  • 300 HP 390 CID V-8.
  • 340 HP 390 CID V-8.

1963 Ford Thunderbird Facts – Powertrain Options

• • 340 HP 390 CID V-8.

1963 Ford Thunderbird Facts – Significant Options

• • 340 horsepower 390 CID V-8 ($242).
  • 70-amp battery, standard on convertible, on coupe: ($8).
  • Air-conditioning ($415).
  • Equa-Lock differential ($39).
  • Front seat belts ($23).
  • Leather interior ($106).
  • Movable steering control ($25).
  • Power brakes ($43).
  • Power seat, four-way, driver ($92).
  • Power seat, four-way, passenger ($92).
  • Power steering ($75).
  • Power windows ($106).
  • Radio and antenna ($83).
  • Radio, AM/FM ($113).
  • Rear fender shields ($27).
  • Rear view mirror, Outside, left or right, each ($5).
  • Tinted glass ($43).
  • Two-tone paint ($26).
  • Under-coating ($14).
  • White sidewall tires, nylon 8.00 x 14 ($70).
  • White sidewall tires, rayon, 8.00 x 14 ($42).
  • Windshield washers ($13).
  • Wire wheels, chrome ($343).

NOTE: Crankcase ventilation system standard on California cars only.