Ford Fairlane
All engines are Gasoline, Carburetor, boost No, drive RWD. Cylinder layout is taken from the data: Inline or V-shaped. Engine position, where measured, is Front, longitudinal.
1 generation (1955–1956), Sedan, 4 versions. Production is listed from 1955-01-01 to 1956-12-31. The line is 3.7 MT (145 hp, 3654 cm³, Inline 6, Manual, 3 gears), 3.7 AT (145 hp, 3654 cm³, Inline 6, Automatic, 3 gears), 4.5 MT (173 hp, 4465 cm³, V-shaped 8, Manual, 3 gears) and 4.5 AT (173 hp, 4465 cm³, V-shaped 8, Automatic, 3 gears). Drive is RWD. Boost is No. Engine layout is not measured. Fuel grade is not measured. Tank, kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance and wheels are not measured. Valves per cylinder are not measured.
2 generation (1957–1959), Sedan, 6 versions. Production is listed from 1957-01-01 to 1959-12-31. Versions: 3.7 MT (145 hp, 3654 cm³, Inline 6, Manual), 3.7 AT (145 hp, 3654 cm³, Inline 6, Automatic), 4.5 MT (173 hp, 4465 cm³, V-shaped 8, Manual), 4.5 AT (173 hp, 4465 cm³, V-shaped 8; gearbox label in the data is Manual, 3 gears), 4.8 MT (209 hp, 4778 cm³, V-shaped 8, Manual) and 4.8 AT (209 hp, 4778 cm³, V-shaped 8, Automatic). Tank is 76 l on all six. Engine layout is not measured. Fuel grade is not measured. This generation’s 4.8 MT is the only Fairlane with a measured top speed in the catalogue (167 km/h) and the only one besides later 3.3 versions with a measured 0–100 figure (11.9 s).
3 generation (1960–1961), Sedan, 8 versions. Production is listed from 1960-01-01 to 1961-12-31. Carry-over pair: 3.7 MT / 3.7 AT (145 hp, 3654 cm³, Inline 6) and 4.5 MT / 4.5 AT (173 hp, 4465 cm³, V-shaped 8). New: 5.7 MT (300 hp / 220 kW at 4600 rpm, 536 Nm at 2800 rpm, 5752 cm³, V-shaped 8, Manual, 3 gears) and 5.7 AT (same engine figures, Automatic, 2 gears). Top of this generation: 6.4 MT (375 hp / 275 kW at 6000 rpm, 579 Nm at 3400 rpm, 5752 cm³ in the data, V-shaped 8, compression 10.5, Manual, 3 gears) and 6.4 AT (same engine figures, Automatic, 2 gears). The 6.4 pair is 75 hp above the 5.7 pair (375 − 300) and 206 hp above 3.7 MT (375 − 145). Tank, weight, clearance, wheels, fuel grade, valves per cylinder and engine layout are not measured.
4 generation (1962–1965), Estate 5-door, 12 versions. Production is listed from 1962-01-01 to 1965-12-31. This is the largest generation by version count. Range starts at 2.8 MT / 2.8 AT (105 hp / 77 kW at 4400 rpm, 212 Nm at 2400 rpm, 2786 cm³, Inline 6, compression 9.1, Front, longitudinal). Then 3.3 MT / 3.3 AT (120 hp, 3277 cm³, Inline 6, compression 9.1, Front, longitudinal). Then 3.6 MT / 3.6 AT (145 hp / 106 kW at 4400 rpm, 293 Nm at 2200 rpm, 3622 cm³, V-shaped 8, Front, longitudinal) and 4.3 MT / 4.3 AT (145 hp / 106 kW at 4400 rpm, 293 Nm at 2200 rpm, 4261 cm³, V-shaped 8; 4.3 AT has gearbox Manual in the data; engine layout on 4.3 AT is not measured, on 4.3 MT it is Front, longitudinal). Mid pack: 4.7 MT / 4.7 AT (195 hp / 143 kW at 4400 rpm, 285 Nm at 2200 rpm, 4736 cm³, V-shaped 8, Front, longitudinal). Peak: 7.0 MT / 7.0 AT (425 hp / 312 kW at 6000 rpm, 651 Nm at 3400 rpm, 6980 cm³, V-shaped 8, Front, longitudinal). 7.0 MT is 320 hp above 2.8 MT (425 − 105) and 4194 cm³ larger (6980 − 2786). Tank, mpg, 0–100, top speed, kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance and wheels are not measured. Valves per cylinder are not measured.
5 generation (1966–1967), Estate 5-door, 8 versions. Production is listed from 1966-01-01 to 1967-12-31. Versions: 3.3 MT / 3.3 AT (120 hp, 3277 cm³, Inline 6, compression 9.1, Front, longitudinal), 4.8 MT / 4.8 AT (195 hp / 143 kW at 4400 rpm, 386 Nm at 2200 rpm, 4736 cm³, V-shaped 8, compression 8.7, Front, longitudinal), 6.4 MT / 6.4 AT (275 hp / 202 kW at 4400 rpm, 544 Nm at 2600 rpm, 6391 cm³, V-shaped 8, compression 9.5, Front, longitudinal) and 7.0 MT / 7.0 AT (425 hp / 312 kW at 6000 rpm, 651 Nm at 3400 rpm, 6980 cm³, V-shaped 8, compression 9.5, Front, longitudinal). Compared with 3 generation 6.4 MT (375 hp, 5752 cm³), 5 generation 6.4 MT is 100 hp lower (375 − 275) and 639 cm³ larger (6391 − 5752). Tank, mpg, 0–100, top speed, weights, clearance and wheels are not measured. Valves per cylinder are not measured.
6 generation (1968–1969), Sedan, 8 versions. Production is listed from 1968-01-01 to 1969-12-31. Body returns to Sedan. Versions: 3.3 MT / 3.3 AT (120 hp / 88 kW, 3277 cm³, Inline 6, 2 valves per cylinder, compression 8.2, Carburetor, fuel 76, Front, longitudinal, 0–100 14 s, kerb 1550 kg, tank 75 l), 4.1 MT / 4.1 AT (155 hp / 114 kW, 4097 cm³, Inline 6, 2 valves per cylinder, compression 8.2, fuel 76, tank 75 l; torque, 0–100, top speed, kerb weight not measured), 4.8 MT / 4.8 AT (195 hp / 143 kW at 4500 rpm, 386 Nm at 2200 rpm, 4736 cm³, V-shaped 8, 2 valves per cylinder, compression 8.7, fuel 76, tank 75 l) and 7.0 MT / 7.0 AT (425 hp / 312 kW at 6000 rpm, 651 Nm at 3400 rpm, 6980 cm³, V-shaped 8, 2 valves per cylinder, compression 9.5, fuel 76, tank 75 l). Gearboxes are 3-speed Manual or 3-speed Automatic. Front suspension Independent, spring; rear Dependent, leaf spring; brakes Drum / Drum. This is the only generation with a measured kerb weight.
7 generation (1970–1970), Coupe Hardtop, 4 versions. Production is listed from 1970-01-01 to 1970-12-31. Versions: 4.1 MT / 4.1 AT (155 hp / 114 kW, 4097 cm³, Inline 6, 2 valves per cylinder, compression 8.2, fuel 76, Front, longitudinal) and 5.0 MT / 5.0 AT (220 hp / 161 kW at 4600 rpm, 407 Nm at 2600 rpm, 4942 cm³, V-shaped 8, 2 valves per cylinder, compression 9.5, fuel 76, Front, longitudinal). 5.0 MT is 65 hp above 4.1 MT (220 − 155) and 845 cm³ larger (4942 − 4097). Tank, mpg, 0–100, top speed, kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance and wheels are not measured. Drive RWD, boost No, 3 gears on all four.
Engines and specs
All engines are Gasoline, Carburetor, boost No, drive RWD. Cylinder layout is taken from the data: Inline or V-shaped. Engine position, where measured, is Front, longitudinal.
| Generation | Version | hp | Nm | cm³ | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (1955–1956) Sedan | 3.7 MT | 145 | not measured | 3654 | not measured | 6 Inline | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 1 | 3.7 AT | 145 | not measured | 3654 | not measured | 6 Inline | not measured | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 1 | 4.5 MT | 173 | 353 | 4465 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 1 | 4.5 AT | 173 | 353 | 4465 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 2 (1957–1959) Sedan | 3.7 MT | 145 | not measured | 3654 | not measured | 6 Inline | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 2 | 3.7 AT | 145 | not measured | 3654 | not measured | 6 Inline | not measured | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 2 | 4.5 MT | 173 | 353 | 4465 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 2 | 4.5 AT | 173 | 353 | 4465 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 2 | 4.8 MT | 209 | 403 | 4778 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 2 | 4.8 AT | 209 | 403 | 4778 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 3 (1960–1961) Sedan | 3.7 MT | 145 | not measured | 3654 | not measured | 6 Inline | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 3 | 3.7 AT | 145 | not measured | 3654 | not measured | 6 Inline | not measured | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 3 | 4.5 MT | 173 | 353 | 4465 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 3 | 4.5 AT | 173 | 353 | 4465 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 3 | 5.7 MT | 300 | 536 | 5752 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 3 | 5.7 AT | 300 | 536 | 5752 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Automatic 2 | RWD |
| 3 | 6.4 MT | 375 | 579 | 5752 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 3 | 6.4 AT | 375 | 579 | 5752 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Automatic 2 | RWD |
| 4 (1962–1965) Estate 5-door | 2.8 MT | 105 | 212 | 2786 | not measured | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 2.8 AT | 105 | 212 | 2786 | not measured | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 3.3 MT | 120 | not measured | 3277 | not measured | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 3.3 AT | 120 | not measured | 3277 | not measured | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 3.6 MT | 145 | 293 | 3622 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 3.6 AT | 145 | 293 | 3622 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 4.3 MT | 145 | 293 | 4261 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 4.3 AT | 145 | 293 | 4261 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | not measured | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 4.7 MT | 195 | 285 | 4736 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 4.7 AT | 195 | 285 | 4736 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 7.0 MT | 425 | 651 | 6980 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 4 | 7.0 AT | 425 | 651 | 6980 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 5 (1966–1967) Estate 5-door | 3.3 MT | 120 | not measured | 3277 | not measured | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 5 | 3.3 AT | 120 | not measured | 3277 | not measured | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 5 | 4.8 MT | 195 | 386 | 4736 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 5 | 4.8 AT | 195 | 386 | 4736 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 5 | 6.4 MT | 275 | 544 | 6391 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 5 | 6.4 AT | 275 | 544 | 6391 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 5 | 7.0 MT | 425 | 651 | 6980 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 5 | 7.0 AT | 425 | 651 | 6980 | not measured | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 6 (1968–1969) Sedan | 3.3 MT | 120 | not measured | 3277 | 76 | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 6 | 3.3 AT | 120 | not measured | 3277 | 76 | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 6 | 4.1 MT | 155 | not measured | 4097 | 76 | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 6 | 4.1 AT | 155 | not measured | 4097 | 76 | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 6 | 4.8 MT | 195 | 386 | 4736 | 76 | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 6 | 4.8 AT | 195 | 386 | 4736 | 76 | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 6 | 7.0 MT | 425 | 651 | 6980 | 76 | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 6 | 7.0 AT | 425 | 651 | 6980 | 76 | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 7 (1970) Coupe Hardtop | 4.1 MT | 155 | not measured | 4097 | 76 | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 7 | 4.1 AT | 155 | not measured | 4097 | 76 | 6 Inline | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
| 7 | 5.0 MT | 220 | 407 | 4942 | 76 | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Manual 3 | RWD |
| 7 | 5.0 AT | 220 | 407 | 4942 | 76 | 8 V-shaped | Front, longitudinal | No | Automatic 3 | RWD |
Same catalogue names must be split by generation and horsepower. 4.8 MT is 209 hp / 4778 cm³ in 2 generation and 195 hp / 4736 cm³ in 5 and 6 generation (14 hp and 42 cm³ apart). 6.4 MT is 375 hp / 5752 cm³ in 3 generation and 275 hp / 6391 cm³ in 5 generation. 7.0 MT / 7.0 AT stay at 425 hp / 6980 cm³ in 4, 5 and 6 generation. 3.3 MT is 120 hp in 4, 5 and 6 generation; 6 generation adds the 14 s 0–100 and 1550 kg kerb figures.
Performance and economy (0–100, top speed, mpg)
Measured 0–100 km/h exists on three versions only: 2 generation 4.8 MT at 11.9 s, and 6 generation 3.3 MT and 3.3 AT at 14 s. The 3.3 pair is 2.1 s slower than that 4.8 MT (14 − 11.9). Top speed is measured only on 2 generation 4.8 MT: 167 km/h. On every other version 0–100 is not measured and top speed is not measured.
mpg (city, highway, mixed) is not measured on all 50 versions, including queries that target 1955, 1962, 1963 and 1967 Fairlane consumption. CO2 and eco class are not measured. Fuel grade is 76 on all 6 generation versions and all 7 generation versions; on generations 1–5 fuel grade is not measured.
Dimensions and weight
Length, width and wheelbase are not measured on every version. Ground clearance is not measured. Wheel sizes are not measured. Gross weight is not measured.
Kerb weight is measured only on 6 generation 3.3 MT and 3.3 AT: 1550 kg. On the other 48 versions kerb weight is not measured.
Tank is 76 l on all six 2 generation versions and 75 l on all eight 6 generation versions (1 l less). On generations 1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 tank is not measured.
Problems and reliability
This catalogue does not record failure rates, common faults or a reliability rating for Ford Fairlane. Those items are not measured. What is recorded on chassis is uniform where present: Independent, spring front and Dependent, leaf spring rear, Drum front and Drum rear, on 6 generation Sedan versions.
Which version to choose
Choice here is arithmetic on the listed numbers.
For the lowest listed output, 4 generation Estate 5-door 2.8 MT or 2.8 AT: 105 hp, 212 Nm, 2786 cm³, Inline 6. That is 15 hp below 4 generation 3.3 MT (120 − 105) and 320 hp below 7.0 MT (425 − 105).
For a measured 0–100 and a measured top speed in one car, 2 generation Sedan 4.8 MT is the only match: 209 hp, 403 Nm, 4778 cm³, 11.9 s, 167 km/h, tank 76 l. Its Automatic twin 4.8 AT shares 209 hp and 403 Nm; 0–100 and top speed on 4.8 AT are not measured.
For a measured 0–100 on a later Sedan with a measured kerb weight, 6 generation 3.3 MT or 3.3 AT: 120 hp, 14 s, 1550 kg, tank 75 l, fuel 76. 3.3 AT matches 3.3 MT on those figures; the listed difference is Manual versus Automatic.
For the highest listed output, 7.0 MT or 7.0 AT in 4, 5 or 6 generation: 425 hp, 651 Nm, 6980 cm³. Versus 5 generation 6.4 MT (275 hp, 544 Nm, 6391 cm³) that is +150 hp and +107 Nm. Versus 3 generation 6.4 MT (375 hp, 579 Nm, 5752 cm³) that is +50 hp and +72 Nm. Versus 7 generation 5.0 MT (220 hp, 407 Nm, 4942 cm³) that is +205 hp and +244 Nm. 0–100, top speed, mpg and kerb weight on every 7.0 version are not measured.
For 1970 Coupe Hardtop only, the step is 4.1 MT / 4.1 AT at 155 hp / 4097 cm³ versus 5.0 MT / 5.0 AT at 220 hp / 4942 cm³ (+65 hp, +845 cm³).
Drive does not separate versions: all are RWD. Boost does not: all are No. Body does: Sedan in 1, 2, 3 and 6 generation, Estate 5-door in 4 and 5, Coupe Hardtop in 7.