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Is a Ford Falcon a V8?

Yes, the Ford Falcon is available with a V8 engine option. The Ford Falcon is a mid-size car that was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1960 to 1970 in the United States, and from 1960 to 2016 in Australia.


Detailed Answer


The Ford Falcon was offered with a variety of engine options over its production run, including both inline-six and V8 configurations. The V8 engines available in the Falcon ranged in displacement from 260 cubic inches (4.3 liters) up to 351 cubic inches (5.8 liters).


Some of the specific V8 engine options for the Ford Falcon included:



  • 260 cubic inch (4.3 liter) V8

  • 289 cubic inch (4.7 liter) V8

  • 302 cubic inch (4.9 liter) V8

  • 351 cubic inch (5.8 liter) V8


The availability of V8 power in the Falcon was an important factor in its popularity, as it provided more performance and power compared to the standard inline-six engines. The V8 options allowed the Falcon to be marketed as a more powerful and sporty alternative to other mid-size cars of the era.

What engine came in a 1964 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.



What engine is in a Ford Falcon?


Ford Falcon (FG)
LayoutFR layout
PlatformE8
Powertrain
EngineInline-four 2.0 L Ecoboost (2012–2014) Straight-six 4.0 L Barra 4.0 L Barra E-Gas (2008–2011) 4.0 L Barra EcoLPi (2011–2014) 4.0 L Barra Turbo V8 5.4 L BOSS 5.0 L Supercharged BOSS



What is a 1965 Ford Falcon worth today?


Typically, you can expect to pay around $11,050 for a 1965 Ford Falcon in good condition with average spec. What is the highest selling price of a 1965 Ford Falcon? The highest selling price of a 1965 Ford Falcon at auction over the last three years was $24,200.



Is the Ford Falcon a V8?


All three were powered by a unique version of Ford's 5.4-litre Modular V8, with DOHC 4-valve cylinder heads from the Mustang Cobra R engine.


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