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1964 Ford Falcon Futura 4-Dr. Sedan

The Falcon Futura 4-door sedan provided upscale compact transportation with more refined trim than base models.
4D168943935
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Dallas, TX
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Ford Falcon Futura

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code D Dallas, TX
Model Code 16 Falcon Futura
Engine Code 8 Unknown Engine
Serial Number 168943935 Production #168943935

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFalcon Futura
Year1964
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Assembly PlantDallas, TX
Plant CodeD
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight2402
Height54.5
Width71.6
Length181.6
Wheelbase109.5
Rear tread56
Front tread55

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2165.00
No. Produced 38032

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2402 lbs
Height 54.5 in.
Width 71.6 in.
Length 181.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Falcon Futura 6
Block Material Cast Iron
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Torque 134@2000 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Displacement 144.32 cu. in.
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Type Single downdraft
Type Helical
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Battery 12 V
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size 6.50 x 13
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Make Ford
Model Number 54B
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 9 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 14 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Main Bearings 4
Brake Horsepower 85@4200 hp
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Cylinders 6
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Front Tread 55 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Differential Ratio 3.10 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.46 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 1/2

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.