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1964 Ford Falcon 4-Dr. Sedan

The Falcon 4-door sedan provided practical compact transportation for economy-minded families.
Confidence 95% Engine code '0' isn't a documented Ford engine code for this model year -- check the VIN plate; common misreads: C, D, O.
4H020210637
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

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1964 Ford Falcon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 02 Falcon
Engine Code 0 Unknown Engine
Serial Number 210637 Production #210637

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications

Weight2393
Length181.6
Height54.5
Width71.6
Wheelbase109.5
Front tread55
Rear tread56

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 8.5 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2047.00
No. Produced 54254

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2393 lbs
Length 181.6 in.
Height 54.5 in.
Width 71.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Block Material Cast Iron
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Type Helical
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Main Bearings 4
Displacement 144.32 cu. in.
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System 8.75 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment 170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
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
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.00 x 13
Make Ford
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Series Falcon
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 54A
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 9 in.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Fuel 14 gal.
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Differential Ratio 3.10 :1
Differential Hypoid
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Rear Tread 56 in.
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders 6
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Torque 134@2000 ft/lbs
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Brake Horsepower 85@4200 hp
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

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.