What were the engine options for the 64 Falcon?
The 1964 Ford Falcon offered four main engine options: inline-six engines of 144, 170, and 200 cubic inches, plus a 260 cubic-inch V8.
In the U.S. market, the Falcon lineup spanned economical base trims to more performance-oriented variants, with the inline-sixes serving efficiency and the V8 delivering additional power for mid-range options such as the Futura and Sprint models.
The following list summarizes the standard engine options documented for the 1964 Falcon range in the U.S. market. It does not include dealer-installed conversions or non-Ford catalog offerings.
- 144 cubic inch inline-six
- 170 cubic inch inline-six
- 200 cubic inch inline-six
- 260 cubic inch V8
These engine choices provided a spectrum from economical daily driving to more spirited performance, with the V8 option accessible across most body styles within the Falcon family.
Market and Variant Notes
Availability could vary by body style and region. For example, export or dealer configurations might differ from U.S. documentation, and some trim packages emphasized particular engines (such as the V8 in higher-spec models like Futura Sprint). Always consult period Ford literature for exact specifications by model and year.
Summary
In 1964, the Ford Falcon's engine lineup consisted of three inline-six engines—144, 170, and 200 cubic inches—and a 260 cubic inch V8, offering a range from economy to enhanced performance across the Falcon range.
