1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

With the new years available would this be a worth while car for a stocker?

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

Pretty sure the 64 Falcon is a 260 2 barrel only, a Mustang or Comet would be a better choice, with 289 4 barrel available.

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

I didn't look it up, but I believe Rory is correct, 2bbl, my first car was a 64 falcon. I f the rating is real low, you would be in a fairly slow class, but it may be competative.

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

The Sprint breaks at 17.09 and is rated at 164 HP for the 260. The 289 didnt become available in the falcon until 1965. Thats a Natural Q car. I dont think it has much of a chance with the 2 barr. carb. in any of the classes it can run against 4 barr. carbs and FI.

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

OK I was just curouse I had seen a nice one for sale localy. I just new it was a v8 and a nice small package.

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

Problems of a 164 HP 260, V8. 1.01 Motorcraft 2BBL carb (to small), 5 bolt bellhousing (4 speed), 2 speed auto only (Fordomatic, Not Powerglide), cam is tiny (.380" lift). I ran this engine when new with Jr. Stock rules and it was fair untill the turbo Corvairs came along (J/S). Dialing that 2 BBL combo is a headache, weather drives it crazy. The '63 260 is rated at 158 HP, but has the small intake and exhaust valves to deal with, althought with the small ports might work. At legal weight might go low 14's but Q/SA is a 13.8 index. Best to try a known combo to start with. Fred

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

Like I said I was just wondering. I am not ready to give up on my Nova yet.

You would think that since this had the two speed ford tranny it should get to use the new two speed that is in the mustangs.

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

i had a 64.5 mustang that had a 289/4bbl/4speed, i'd be surprised if it wasn't available in a 64 1/2 falcon futura but i can't say for sure.
oh never mind, 65 for a 289 falcon (convert the 64;) )

btw, what does the " W/COM" below the body style mean?

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

Cruise-O-Matic . It's heavier, hence, a different weight break.

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

makes sense now....
yep, can't argue with the "heavy"... as in RFH...