1960 Ford Fairlane

1960 Ford Fairlane
  • Dimensions: Length of 213.7 inches, width of 81.3 inches, and an overall increase in weight of nearly 200 pounds.
  • Wheelbase: Measuring 119 inches, slightly longer than previous models.
  • Engine Options: Offered a 223-cid inline six-cylinder producing 145 hp and V-8 options of 292 and 352 cid, yielding 235 to 300 hp depending on carburetion.
  • Body Styles: Included four-door sedan, two-door sedan, two-door business coupe, and the new Starliner, a pillarless semi-fastback two-door hardtop.
  • Notable Features: The 1960 model featured a shift from vertical tailfins to a more space-age design with modest horizontal tailfins, with the Fairlane series positioned as the base trim level, complemented by the more upscale Fairlane 500 variant.
  • Production: A total of 205,667 Fairlane units and 244,275 Fairlane 500 units were produced.