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Ford FUTURA

37 registered in New Zealand · 1963–1994 · 38% from United States

The Ford FUTURA is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 37 registered across model years 1963 to 1994. It produces an average of 165 kW. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 2.8L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the FUTURA.

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37 On NZ Roads
2.8L Engine
165 kW

Fuel Types

Ford FUTURA fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford FUTURA engine sizes: 2.8L 11%, 4.0L 11%, 4.0L 5%, 4.7L 5%, 4.7L 5%.

Imported From

Ford FUTURA imported from: United States 38%, Not Known 32%, Australia 27%, New Zealand 3%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford FUTURA vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford FUTURA NZ arrival timeline: 2014: 2, 2018: 2, 2019: 1, 2020: 2, 2022: 1.

Colours

BLUE 9 (24%)
RED 7 (19%)
WHITE 5 (14%)
BLACK 5 (14%)
BROWN 3 (8%)
PURPLE 2 (5%)
GREEN 2 (5%)
GOLD 2 (5%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford FUTURA regional distribution: WAIMAKARIRI: 4, AUCKLAND: 4, INVERCARGILL: 3, WAIMATE: 2, WHANGAREI: 2.

Body Types

SALOON 78%
SPORTS CAR 11%
CONVERTIBLE 8%
STATION WAGON 3%

Similar Cars

1 Holden logo
Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford FUTURA are there in New Zealand?

There are 37 Ford FUTURA vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1963 to 1994.

What body type is the Ford FUTURA?

The Ford FUTURA is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: sports car, convertible, station wagon. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford FUTURA cars imported or NZ-new?

38% of Ford FUTURA vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. A mix of NZ-new and imported vehicles make up the fleet. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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