The Fairlane was equipped with either a 200 cu in six or a 289 cu in V8, while the Fairlane 500 featured the 289 cu in V8 as standard equipment.
The Fairlane was equipped with a 200 cu in six cylinder engine as standard with a 289 cu in V8 as an option. Ford ZA Fairlane sales brochure The Fairlane 500 featured the 289 cu in V8 as standard equipment.