Information on the 1940 Ford Coupe
The 1940 Ford coupe was part of the 1937 to 1940 family of coupes that reflected the Art Deco period of automotive design, with its sweeping, bold fenders and beltline and minimal exterior accoutrements.
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Engine
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The base engine was a 135-cubic-inch flathead V-8 with a 6.6-to-1 compression ratio to generate 60 hp. The torque allows the coupe to accelerate quickly from a stop. Optional engines featured a 95-hp 239-cubic-inch straight-eight with a 6.75-to-1 compression ratio. The other optional straight-eight was the 221-cubic-inch version with a 6:1-to-1 compression ratio to generate 85 hp.
Size, Models and Production
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The 1940 Ford DeLuxe coupe had a 112-inch wheelbase. Its curbside weight was 2,721 lbs. depending on the model. The two-door models were coupes that could seat three people. The convertible coupe and the business coupe could seat up to five. The 60 Series was the base model. The mid-range 85 Series business coupe had a production run of 16,785. Ford sold standard 33,693 85 Series coupes. The high-end 85 Series DeLuxe business coupe ended production with 20,183 produced. An estimated 23,704 convertible coupes left the factory and 27,919 standard DeLuxe were built.
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Chassis
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The Ford coupe was a rear-wheel drive model with a three-quarter floating rear axle and spiral bevel differential. The final rear gear ratio was 3.78-to-1. The steering gear was a worm and roller system. All-wheel 12-inch hydraulic drum brakes provided the stopping power.
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