What transmission is in a 1964 Ford Galaxie?

Transmission in a 1964 Ford Galaxie
The 1964 Ford Galaxie had the following gearbox options: Manual, 3 speed Automatic Cruise-O-Matic, 4 speed Manual, Automatic Ford-O-Matic.
So, depending on the specific model and trim, the 1964 Ford Galaxie could be equipped with a manual transmission, a 3-speed automatic Cruise-O-Matic, a 4-speed manual, or an automatic Ford-O-Matic transmission.

What transmission is in a 1965 Ford Galaxie 500?

When it comes to transmissions, among the four options available were the standard 3-speed manual, the Cruise-O-Matic with 3 forward speed gears and two drive ranges, Overdrive, and a 4-speed manual.

How much power can a Ford 390 make?

If you dial a budget cast-steel stroker crank, heavy-duty I-beam rods, and Mahle forged pistons from Eagle Specialties to achieve 431ci, you can make 450 to 500 hp with factory cylinder head castings. Do some port work, dial in the right Crane hydraulic roller cam, and you can make brute street torque all day long.

What engines came in a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500?

The Galaxie 500 was available with everything from the thrifty Mileage Maker Six to the 427-cu.in. Q- and R-code monsters. The upscale 500/XL started with the Challenger 289-2V. Many came equipped with 352- and 390-cu.in.

How much horsepower does a 1964 Ford Galaxie 390 have?

330 horsepower
Under the hood you’ll find the burly 390 cubic inch P-code V8. Designed for police applications, the engine had beefier internals, special header-style cast iron exhaust manifolds, and an upgraded valvetrain. It added up to 330 horsepower and 427 lb-ft. of torque.

Was the Ford 390 a good engine?

It was a good engine with plenty of power for the time. Compared to modern engines, it lacked horse power but in the early seventies it rocked. Not generally thought of as a performance engine. Restrictive cylinder heads limited high rpm power, and valve float could be a problem.

How many 1964 Ford Galaxies were made?

Production statistics

Model year	Galaxie production	Total series production
1962	446,195	575,846
1963	648,010	774,382
1964	593,533	923,232
1965	564,008	978,429

How much horsepower does a 1964 Ford Galaxie 289 have?

Ford’s 289 High Performance V-8 introduced in 1963 and first available as a Mustang option in 1964 is a high-revving, peppy Ford V-8 with a factory rating of 271 horsepower.

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 63 Galaxie 427 have?

425 hp
Ford’s legendary 427ci V-8 was equipped with an aluminum low-riser manifold sporting two Holley four-barrel carbs and a 324-degree mechanical tappet camshaft, and was factory rated at 425 hp.

What transmission is in a 64 Galaxie 500?

1960–1964

Second generation
Transmission	2-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic 3-Speed Manual 3-Speed Manual and overdrive 4-Speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	119.0 in (3,023 mm)
Length	213.7 in (5,428.0 mm) (1960) 209.9 in (5,331.5 mm)(1961–1964)