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Vehicles›Makes›Ford›Models›Thunderbird

1958 Ford Thunderbird

United StatesGasoline2WDConvertible
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1958
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 2
  • 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.4 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
243 hp
Power (kW)
179 kW
Torque
461 Nm (340 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,436 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,217 mm (205.4 in)
Width
1,956 mm (77.0 in)
Height
1,349 mm (53.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,870 mm (113.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 2
  • 3-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Turning Circle
12 m

Interior

Head Room, Front
876 mm (34.5 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
580 litres
Width

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car

Awards

Motor Trend
Head Room, Rear
846 mm (33.3 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,102 mm (43.4 in)
Leg Room, Rear
968 mm (38.1 in)
1,651 mm (65.0 in)
Car of the Year
1958
Ford emblemFord2,234 vehicles
ThunderbirdModel7 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Thunderbird Standard1955–2005
Thunderbird Convertible Generations4 of 13
Year
1958
Powertrain
Horsepower
243 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 3-speed
Gasoline