Ford Galaxie 500 Horsepower
The 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 had the following engine options: V 6 with 138 BHP (101.568 KW) @ 4200 RPM. Additionally, the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Sport 427 “Cammer” was equipped with a NASCAR engine that had 650 horsepower. Furthermore, the 1963 Ford Galaxie was offered with an engine rated at 425 hp (317 kW) with 2 x 4 barrel Holley carburetors and a solid lifter camshaft.
Therefore, the horsepower of the Ford Galaxie 500 varied depending on the specific engine option, with the highest reported horsepower being 650 for the 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Sport 427 “Cammer” equipped with a NASCAR engine.
Contents
- Is a Ford Galaxie 500 a muscle car?
- How much horsepower does a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 have?
- What is the difference between a 427 and a 428?
- How much horsepower does a 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 have?
- How fast is a Ford Galaxie 500?
- What does XL mean on Ford Galaxie?
- How much horsepower does a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 have?
- What is the rarest Ford Galaxie?
- How much horsepower does a 1965 Galaxie 500 have?
- How much horsepower does a 1964 Ford 427 have?
Is a Ford Galaxie 500 a muscle car?
If the definition is a intermediate body with a big block, no. But a 1963 factory lightweight with fiberglass, aluminum and plexiglass to save weight with a 427 Cammer? F YES! My dad had a 1963 Galaxie 500 4 door with a 289, not a muscle car.
How much horsepower does a 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 have?
345-horsepower
This excellent example of the 1966 Galaxie 500 7-Litre earns its hot-rod merit badge for being powered by Blue Oval’s 345-horsepower, 428 cubic-inch V-8, and, despite its C6 automatic transmission, having other drivetrain treatments that are required for that status.
What is the difference between a 427 and a 428?
The 428 motor had a bore and stroke of 4.13″ x 3.98″ which yields 426.54 cubic inches. Round that up and call it 427. By comparison the Chebby 427 had a bore of 4.25″ and a stroke of 3.76″ which works out to 426.72 cubic inches.
How much horsepower does a 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 have?
Technical Specifications:
Model: Galaxie 500 XL Sunliner. Engine: 406 ci/405 hp Thunderbird V8. Transmission: 4-Speed Manual. Body Style: 2DR Convertible.
How fast is a Ford Galaxie 500?
Performance
| 0 – 100 kph | 6.0 s |
|---|---|
| 0 – 60 mph | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 248 kph (154 mph) |
What does XL mean on Ford Galaxie?
The full-size line was available with new bucket-seats-and-console “Lively One,” the Galaxie 500/XL (two-door hardtop and convertible). Ford stated in its sales literature that XL stood for “Xtra Lively.”
How much horsepower does a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 have?
The standard engine for the full-size line (except for the LTD and XL which came standard with a 289) was the 150-horsepower, 240 cubic inch Big Six; however, most ’67 Galaxie 500s came with an extra-cost V8 which was typically a 289 or a 390 2-bbl.
What is the rarest Ford Galaxie?
Lot #425 – The first year Galaxie 500, 1962, is the most rare and elusive of all Galaxies. Even more rare, this car is equipped with its original 390ci Z-code high-performance 4-barrel engine with original factory cast-iron headers and ultra-rare FoMoCo aluminum intake manifold.
How much horsepower does a 1965 Galaxie 500 have?
A new Galaxie 500 “7-Litre” two-door hardtop (with the new roofline) was introduced as a performance version, including a cheaper-to-build 428 FE block with 345 hp.
How much horsepower does a 1964 Ford 427 have?
Ford had 427s that carried 390 hp, 410 hp, and 425 hp ratings regardless of what the actual output was, which varied according to which cylinder heads, intake manifolds, cams, and compression ratios were employed, and some could really make 485 hp or 520 hp.
