Ford Galaxie
Ford Galaxie — 1959–1974, 2-door sedan (saloon); 4-door sedan; 2-door hardtop; 4-door hardtop; 2-door convertible, 223 cuin OHV I6; 272 cuin Y-block V8; 292 cuin Y-block; 312 cuin Y-block; 332 cuin FE series V8; 352 cuin FE series. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.
About the Ford Galaxie
Ford Galaxie is a 2-door sedan (saloon); 4-door sedan; 2-door hardtop; 4-door hardtop; 2-door convertible in the full-size class, with source data covering 1959–1974. The available vehicle data lists 223 cuin OHV I6; 272 cuin Y-block V8; 292 cuin Y-block; 312 cuin Y-block; 332 cuin FE series V8; 352 cuin FE series as an engine configuration, paired with 2-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic; 3-speed automatic; 3-speed manual and a FR layout layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.
This Ford Galaxie guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for 223 cuin OHV I6; 272 cuin Y-block V8; 292 cuin Y-block; 312 cuin Y-block; 332 cuin FE series V8; 352 cuin FE series and 2-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic; 3-speed automatic; 3-speed manual transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.
Ford Galaxie specifications at a glance
Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.
| Make | Ford |
|---|---|
| Model | Galaxie |
| Model years | 1959–1974 |
| Body style | 2-door sedan (saloon); 4-door sedan; 2-door hardtop; 4-door hardtop; 2-door convertible |
| Vehicle class | Full-size |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1958–1974 (United States)1964–1968 (Australia)1967–1983 (Brazil) |
| Market / country | FI, NL, NZ |
Engine, transmission and performance
Engine information for the Ford Galaxie includes 223 cuin OHV I6; 272 cuin Y-block V8; 292 cuin Y-block; 312 cuin Y-block; 332 cuin FE series V8; 352 cuin FE series.. Transmission information includes 2-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic; 3-speed automatic; 3-speed manual.. The listed drivetrain/layout is FR layout.
| Engine | 223 cuin OHV I6; 272 cuin Y-block V8; 292 cuin Y-block; 312 cuin Y-block; 332 cuin FE series V8; 352 cuin FE series |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 2-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic; 3-speed automatic; 3-speed manual |
| Drivetrain / layout | FR layout |
Dimensions, weight and practicality
Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.
| Wheelbase | 2997 mm (118 in) |
|---|---|
| Length | 208 in (5,283 mm) |
| Width | 76.8 in (1,951 mm) |
Ford Galaxie other specifications
| Name | Ford Galaxie |
|---|---|
| Image | 1963 Ford Galaxie sedan 2 — 06-05-2010.jpg |
| Caption | 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 4-Door Sedan |
Ford Galaxie generations and model years
Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.
| Generation / scope | Years | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Galaxie | 1959–1974 | Not specified | Not specified | FR layout |
| First generation | 1959 | 223 cuin OHV I6; 272 cuin Y-block V8; 292 cuin Y-block; 312 cuin Y-block; 332 cuin FE series V8; 352 cuin FE series | 2-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic; 3-speed automatic; 3-speed manual | Not specified |
| Second generation | 1960–1964 | 223 cuin ''Mileage Maker'' I6; 260 cuin Windsor V8; 289 cuin Windsor V8; 292 cuin Y-block V8; 352 cuin FE series V8; 390 cuin FE series V8; 406 cuin FE series V8; 427 cuin FE series V8 | 2-speed ''Ford-O-Matic'' automatic; 3-speed ''Cruise-O-Matic'' automatic; 3-Speed Manual; 3-Speed Manual and overdrive; 4-Speed Manual | Not specified |
| Third generation | 1965–1968 | 240 cuin ''Big Block 6'' I6; 272 cuin ''Y-Block'' V8 (Brazil); 289 cuin ''Windsor'' V8; 292 cuin ''Y-Block'' V8 (Brazil); 302 cuin ''Windsor'' V8; 352 cuin ''FE'' V8; 390 cuin ''FE'' V8; 427 cuin ''FE'' V8; 428 cuin ''FE'' V8 | Not specified | Not specified |
| Fourth generation | 1969–1974 | 240 cuin I6; 302 cuin Windsor V8; 351 cuin Windsor V8; 390 cuin FE V8; 400 cuin 335 V8; 429 cuin 385 V8; 460 cuin 385 V8 | Not specified | Not specified |
Recommended tire pressure for Ford Galaxie
Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.
| Load condition | Front | Rear | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 32 PSI | 30 PSI | Estimate |
| Fully loaded | 34 PSI | 33 PSI | Estimate |
Frequently asked questions about Ford Galaxie
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