1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop
Standard Specifications

Original Base Price $2,372.00
No. Produced 409,260
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 2
Model Number 65A
Weight 2,515lbs

Dimension
Wheelbase 108 inches
Length 181.6 inches
Width 68.2 inches
Height 51.1 inches
Front Tread 55.4 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches

Standard Engine
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3.68 & 3.13 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 120@4400
Rated Horsepower 32.5
Torque 185@2400
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters Hydraulic

Carburetor
Type Single downdraft
Make Own

Transmission
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 3.29
2nd 1.83
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 4.46
Clutch Type Single dry plate
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.20

Suspension
Front Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring

Steering Gear
Recirculating ball and nut

Brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Front Size 9 inches
Rear Size 9 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 9 inches

Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12V
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Cellular tubular
Fuel Type Regular

Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size 6.5 x 13
Spare Location Trunk

Capacities
Fuel 16 Gallons
Oil 3.5 Quarts
Transmission 3.5 Pints
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 2.5 Pints

VIN/ID
VIN/Serial no. Starting 5a07T100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 11
Digits 1: Model year
Digits 2: Assembly plant
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6-11: Production number
VIN Location Stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron.
General VIN Decoder

Luxury hardtop was model 65B & bench seat model was 65C. GT & GTA V

Options
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Air conditioning
Power brakes
Power steering
Pushbutton Radio