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1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt

2dr Sedan

$3,780 MSRP
427 High Riser V8 (2x4-bbl)
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.5 sec

0-60 mph

13.6 sec

@ 112 mph

Horsepower • Torque
425 hp

Power

480 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,203 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1964

Make:

Ford

Model:

Fairlane

Trim:

Thunderbolt

Style:

2dr Sedan

Base Price:

$3,780

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,203 lbs

Length:

197.5 in.

Width:

72.5 in.

Height:

55.8 in.

Wheelbase:

115.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.46

Weight Distribution:

Front: 52.0% | Rear: 48.0%

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

425 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

480 ft-lbs @ 3,700 rpm

Engine:

427 High Riser V8 (2x4-bbl)

Displacement:

7 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.5 sec

0-60 mph:

5.88 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

11.35 sec

0-100 mph:

11.73 sec

Top Speed:

115 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.07 sec @ 86.5 mph

¼ mile:

13.55 sec @ 111.8 mph

½ mile:

21.37 sec @ 115.5 mph

1 mile:

36.96 sec @ 115.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

195/75R15

Rear Tires:

215/70R15

Tire Compound:

All-season

Transmission:

4-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.57

Gear Ratios

1: 2.36

2: 1.62

3: 1.2

4: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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