1964 Ford Mustang Fact Sheet
1964 Ford Mustang Facts, Figures, and Specifications
Unexpected but desired and acquired – in huge numbers!
Ford Mustang –
All New for 1964
The Ford Mustang was introduced to the press on April 14, 1964 and to the public on April 17, 1964.
Mustangs could be ordered powered by everything from 101 horsepower six-cylinder engine to a wild, solid-lifter high-performance 289 CID V-8, with 271 Horses!
General Year Information – 1964 Ford Mustang
Though labeled a 1965 model, the Mustang was released in April of 1964 – well ahead of the rest of the Ford line. It was different enough in certain aspects that we’ve cataloged it as a 1964 model.
Thus, the biggest news at Ford for 1964 was not the restyling of the Galaxie, Fairlane, Falcon or Thunderbird. It was the April 14 introduction of the Mustang – a small, sporty car that caught the rest of the automotive industry totally off guard and caught the hearts of the American car buying public.
It combined sporty looks, economy and brisk performance in a package which had a base price of $2368. Mustangs could be equipped to be anything from absolute economy cars, to luxury sports cars.
Mustangs came powered by everything from the very tame 101 horsepower, 170 cubic inch six-cylinder engine, to a wild, solid-lifter high-performance 289 CID V-8, with 271 HP, available only with the four-speed manual transmission.
Historical Notes
Mustang was introduced to the press on April 14, and the public on April 17, 1964. Lee Iaccoca headed an eight-man committee that conceived the idea for the new car and brought it to fruition. Stylists Joe Oros, Gail Halderman and David Ash designed the car. The clean styling of the new Mustang garnered it the Tiffany Award for Excellence in American Design, the first and only automobile ever to be so honored by Tiffany & Company.
A 1964 1/2 Mustang convertible was also selected as the Indy 500 pace car. Model year production (only five months) was 126,538 units.
1964 Ford Mustang Factoids
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While the 260 CID V-8 is the base engine, and the 289 CID is an option, few expected the 271 HP 289 CID V-8 to be immediately available. This changed the Mustang from a perky little sporty car to a bonafide performance machine. See an original test of the early Hi-Po HERE.
While Ford was confident that the car would be a hit, they were astounded that, in the short 5-month period, 126,538 Mustangs were sold! See an introductory test of the 1964 Mustangs HERE.
1964 Ford Mustang Facts – Models Offered
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Model 65 A – The standard equipment package found on all 1964 1/2 Mustangs included three-speed manual transmission with floor shift, front bucket seats, padded instrument panel, full wheel covers, cloth and vinyl or all-vinyl upholstery, color-keyed carpeting, Sports steering wheel, cigarette lighter, door courtesy lights, glove box light, as well as heater and defroster. The initial base powerplants were the 170 CID I-6 or the 260 CID V-8. In the fall of 1964, the 200 CID I-6 or the 289 CID V-8 became the standard powerplants.
Model 76A – The standard equipment package found on all 1964 1/2 Mustangs included three-speed manual transmission with floor shift, front bucket seats, padded instrument panel, full wheel covers, all-vinyl upholstery, color-keyed carpeting; Sports steering wheel, cigarette lighter, door courtesy lights, glove box light, as well as heater and defroster. The initial base powerplants were the 170 CID I-6 or the 260 CID V-8. In the fall of 1964, the 200 CID I-6 or the 289 CID V-8 became the standard powerplants.
1964 Ford Mustang Facts – Engines
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Base engine: Inline Six. Overhead valves.(Code “U”) Cast iron block. Displacement: 170 CID. Bore and stroke: 3.50″ x 2.94″. Compression ratio: 8.7:1. Horsepower: 101 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 156 @ 2400 RPM. Seven main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 240 degrees, Exhaust: 240 degrees, Lift: 0.348″. Overlap: 27 degrees. Carburetor: Ford Autolite one-barrel (Manual Transmission) Model C4ZF-951.0-J; (Automatic Transmission) Model C4ZF- 9510-K.
Optional (late) Inline Six. (Code “T”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 200 CID. Bore and stroke: 3,684″ x 3.13″. Compression ratio: 9.2:1. Horsepower: 120 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 190 @ 2400 RPM. Seven main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Camshaft Duration: Intake: 252 degrees, Exhaust: 252 degrees, Lift: 0.348″. Overlap: 28 degrees. Carburetor: Ford Autolite one-barrel (Manual Transmission) Model C4ZF-951.0-J; (Automatic Transmission) Model C4ZF-9510-K.
Optional Two Barrel V-8. (Code “F”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 260 CID. Bore and stroke: 3.80 X 2 .87 inches. Compression ratio: 8.8:1. Horsepower: 164 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 258 @ 2200 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 252 degrees, Exhaust: 250 degrees, Lift: 0.380″. Overlap 36 degrees. Carburetor: (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model C4ZF- 9510-F (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model C4ZF-9510-E.
210 HP Optional V-8. (Code “C” or Code “D”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 289 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 2.87 inches. Compression ratio: 9.3:1. Horsepower: 210 @ 4400 RPM. Torque: 300 @ 2800 RPM Five main bearings. Hydraulic lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 266 degrees, Exhaust: 256 degrees, Lift: 0.368″. Overlap 40 degrees. Carburetor: (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model C4ZF-95l0-C (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model C4ZF-9510-D.
NOTE: Some records indicate the “D” code manual transmission model as delivering 220 HP. This is not confirmed by the AMA Specifications Sheets.
271 HP Optional “Hi-Po” V-8. (Code “K”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 289 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 2.87 inches. Compression ratio: 11.6:1. Horsepower: 271 @ 6000 RPM. Torque: 312 @ 3400 RPM Five main bearings. Mechanical lifters: Camshaft Duration: Intake: 282 degrees, Exhaust: 282 degrees, Lift: 0.4574″ @ .020″ lash. Overlap 54 degrees. Carburetor: (Manual Trans Only) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model C40F- 95,10-AL.
NOTE: Not available with automatic transmission.
1964 Ford Mustang Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 108.00″
- Overall length: 181.60″
- Height: 51.10″ (I-6) 51.00″ (V-8}
- Weight:
Hardtop: 2556 lbs.
Convertible: 2742 lbs. - Front tread: 55.40″ (I-6), 56.00″ (V-8)
- Rear tread: 56.00″
- Tires:
With I-6: 6.50 x 13 four-ply tubeless black wall.
With V-8: 7.00 x 13 four-ply tubeless
With high-performance “289” V-8: 7.00 x 14 four-ply tubeless black wall
1964 Ford Mustang Facts – Significant Options
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- Accent Group ($27.70).
- Backup lights ($10.70).
- Banded, tinted windshield only ($21.55).
- Black Nylon Red Band Nylon or white sidewall Nylon with high-performance V-8 (No Charge).
- Black Nylon tires except with high-performance V-8 ($15.80).
- Black wall tires size 6.95 x 14 with I-6 ($7.40).
- California type closed emissions system ($5.30).
- Console with air conditioning ($32.20).
- Deluxe retractable front seat safety belts ($7.55).
- Emergency flashers ($19.60).
- Ford air conditioner ($283.20).
- Front disc brakes ($58).
- Full-length center console ($51.50).
- Hardtop vinyl roof ($75.80).
- Heavy-duty battery ($7.60).
- Padded sun visors ($5.70).
- Power brakes ($43.20). Power steering ($86.30).
- Power convertible top ($54.10).
- Push button radio with antenna ($58.50).
- Rally-Pac instrumentation with clock and tachometer ($70.80).
- Red Band Nylon with V-8s except high-performance V-8 ($49.60).
- Rocker panel moldings ($16.10).
- Special Handling Package ($31.30).
- Styled steel wheels – 14 inch ($122.30).
1964 Ford Mustang Facts –
Body Paint Color Codes
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1964 1/2 Mustang
1964 Ford Mustang Facts –
Engine Options
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- Challenger 260 CID two-barrel V-8 ($75).
- Challenger 289 CID two-barrel V-8 ($108).
- Challenger 289 CID four-barrel V-8 engine ($162).
- Challenger 289 CID high-performance four-barrel V-8 ($442.60).
1964 Ford Mustang Facts –
Power Train Options
Transmissions
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- Three-Speed Manual Transmission Standard.
- Four-Speed Manual Transmission: Optional.
- Automatic Transmission: Optional.
Transmission Ratios
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- Three-Speed Manual Transmission
I-6: First: 3.29:1, Second: 1.83:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 4.46:1
V-8: First: 2.79:1, Second: 1.70:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.87:1 - Four-Speed Manual Transmission
I-6: First: 3.16:1, Second: 2.21:1, Third 1.41:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 3.35:1
V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third: 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1
Hi-Po V-8: First: 2.32:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third: 1.29:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1 - Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.20:1.
- Three-Speed Manual Transmission
Rear Axle
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- Manual Transmission: I-6
Three Speed: 3.50:1
Four-speed: 3.50:1
Automatic: 3.50:1 - Manual Transmission: V-8
– Three Speed: 3.00:1
– Four-speed: 3.00:1
– Automatic: 3.00:1 - Manual Transmission – 271 HP V-8
Three Speed: 3.89:1 or 4.11:1
Four-speed: 3.89:1 or 4.11:1
- Manual Transmission: I-6
1964 Ford Mustang Facts –
Related Documents
Downloadable files directly related to the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang will appear below. Click to Download:
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Brochure
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Introductory
Press Packet
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang 4-page Introductory Print Advertisement
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang 8.2 x 11.0 Print Advertisements
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang 16.4 x 11.0 Print Advertisements
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang AMA Specifications Sheets
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Road Test – Car Life Magazine
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Road Test – Car and Driver Magazine
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Production Figures
1964 Ford Mustang Facts –
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1964 Mustang Convertible
The 1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible exemplified sporty looks, economy and brisk performance. Regardless of power plant, it had a look that no other small US car could match in 1964. 28,833 of the 121.538 units were sold as convertibles in the first run – until the ’65 model was released.
1964 Mustang Coupe
The 1964 1/2 Mustang Coupe took the market by storm! 97,705 were sold before the actual 1965 model year commenced. Over 93,000 1964 1/2 Mustangs were V-8s.
1964 Mustang Indy Pace Car
The 1964 Mustang paced the Indianapolis 500 that year. This was a great marketing coupe for Ford.
1964 Mustang Styling
When you consider that the Mustang sat on a modified Falcon chassis, the looks were a pleasant surprise. All the cues say “I’m sporty and fun”, exactly what stylists Joe Oros, Gail Halderman and David Ash intended. An amazing job!
1964 Hi-Po V-8
Adding the 271 HP Hi-Po V-8 to the Mustang lineup from the outset proved right away that Ford was serious about performance. With a power to weight ratio of 9.60:1, the car exhibited performance rivaling the just introduced GTO!