Ford Falcon Engines
The Ford Falcon, a popular car model produced by Ford, had several engine options throughout its production. Here are some of the engines that came in the Ford Falcon:
1. Falcon Six 144 cid inline-six: The early models of the Ford Falcon were equipped with a Falcon Six 144 cubic inch (cid) inline-six engine. This engine produced around 85-90 horsepower.
2. Falcon Six 170 cid inline-six: Another engine option for the Ford Falcon was the Falcon Six 170 cid inline-six engine. This engine had a higher horsepower rating of 101.
3. 260 Challenger V8: In 1963, Ford introduced the Futura Sprint, which was the first true performance version of the Falcon. With the Sprint, Ford used the 260 Challenger V8 engine.
4. 260 ci V8: Later in the production, the Ford Falcon was also available with a 260 cubic inch (ci) V8 engine.
5. 289 ci Windsor V8: Ford offered the 1960-63 Falcons with a 289 cubic inch (ci) Windsor V8 engine as well.
Please note that these are just some of the engine options that were available for the Ford Falcon. The availability of specific engines may vary depending on the model year and trim level of the vehicle.
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Contents
- Did the Ford Falcon come with a V8?
- What engines were in the Ford Falcon?
- Did the EA Falcon have a V8?
- What motor came in a 1964 Ford Falcon?
- What was the last V8 Falcon?
- Did the Ford Falcon come with a V-8?
- Did the Ford Falcon have a V8?
- What was the fastest Ford Falcon?
- What’s the difference between the 64 and 65 Ford Falcon?
- What was the biggest engine in the Ford Falcon?
Did the Ford Falcon come with a V8?
The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced).
What engines were in the Ford Falcon?
Engine choices included the 85-hp 144-cu.in. Falcon Six, standard in the base model and Futura hardtop and sedans; the 101-hp 170-cu.in. Special Six, standard in the Futura convertible, optional in others; the extra-cost 116-hp 200-cu.in. Special Six; and the optional 164-hp 260-cu.in.
Did the EA Falcon have a V8?
Due to the absence of a V8 engine and high performance model, the EA attracted significant interest from the Australian aftermarket industry hoping to gain Ford’s approval for a factory backed model. These included: Brock B8.
What motor came in a 1964 Ford Falcon?
The 260 V-8 continued to be the only available engine. For the 1964 Ford Falcon wagons, it was business as usual – Standard (still offering a two-door), Deluxe and Squire. The 170 Special Six was standard for all wagons.
What was the last V8 Falcon?
With the 351’s local race career ending in 1985, the remains were shipped and sold in the United States. The last V8-powered Australian Ford Falcon passenger car (until this powerplant’s return in 1991) was a silver 4.9-l (302 in3) Ford XE Fairmont Ghia ESP sedan, VIN # JG32AR33633K, in November 1982.
Did the Ford Falcon come with a V-8?
The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced).
Did the Ford Falcon have a V8?
The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced).
What was the fastest Ford Falcon?
At that time the Phase III GTHO was touted as being the world’s fastest four-door production car. However, the Phase III GTHO, in full street trim, was only ever clocked at 142mph by Wheels magazine in October 1971, and this yellow example was running the 3.25:1 rear axle with the QC motor.
What’s the difference between the 64 and 65 Ford Falcon?
The 1965 Falcons retained the same basic body styles as the 1964 models. Exterior trim treatments and other minor revisions were the basic visual changes. One noteworthy difference on the Futura models in ’65 was the use of stainless steel side trim.
What was the biggest engine in the Ford Falcon?
A: Charles, the biggest engines Ford offered those years over 400 cubic inches were the 406 in 1962 and the 427 in 1963. Both were big-block “FE” engines and ran very well.
