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1963 Ford Falcon Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1963 Ford Falcon Facts

NOTE:  The Ford Econoline, Ranchero, and Sedan Delivery are considered a truck and are not covered here.

After the restyle of 1962, the 1963 Falcon was little changed externally. The 1962 front fascia and tail lights were redone to give it a slightly more aggressive look – with a new convex grille featuring a horizontal grid, and more bold use of chrome. The hood continued with the chrome trim piece that implied a scoop..  The 4-speed transmission offered in the last half of 1962 continued as an option. At the outset, only the 85 and 101 HP I-6 engines were available. Later, the 260 CID V-8 would arrive. Most options and accessories were carryovers from 1962 with only minor changes.

The good news was that even more models were available. These included a four-door Futura a Deluxe wagon, a Futura Convertible and a Futura Sports fastback hardtop. These two body styles were available in the Futura series and would be the mainstay of the new V-8-powered Sprint series introduced in late January 1963. The Sprint coupe model used the fastback roof line, the Fairlane’s 164 HP “Challenger” 260-CID V-8 engine, and heavy duty suspension, as well as the Futura model’s bucket seats and other interior pieces. Unique as standard was a dash-mounted tachometer (available as an option on other Falcons), and a Sport steering wheel..

This was the first time a V-8 option was available in the Falcon. It should be noted that while the Sprint received the V-8 as standard, all other Falcons could receive it as an option. (Incidentally, when the Sprint was first announced, the 101 HP I-6 was denoted as the base engine, but this was quickly killed). The Sprint was produced in very limited numbers – the Sprint two-door hardtop with 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible with 4,602 produced.

NOTE 1: Few know that the 260 V-8, while hyped in the Falcon Sprint, was available in any and all Falcon models when introduced in February 1963. we don’t have production figures for where the V-8 appeared in other models, but it is known that even Squire wagons were so equipped. Obviously a drag racer would have chosen the Low level Falcon 2-door sedan for the 260 due it it’s light weight.

NOTE 2: The Monte Carlo Rally Falcon sprints were equipped with the 260 CID Cobra V-8, essential little known and identical to the 271 Hi-Po 289 released in 1964.  They were modified by Holman Moody and likely produced over 300 HP. Shelby’s “Competition” 260 CID V-8s were used in race Cobras in 1963 – making the same power.

NOTE 3: It should be noted that these first-generation Falcon Sprint models were secretly the basis for the 1964½ Mustangs that would be released by Ford one year later. In simplest terms, the 1963½ Falcon Sprint is nearly mechanically identical to the 1964½ Mustang, while being stylistically different.

1963 Ford Falcon Facts – Power Trains

• Transmission Ratios
  
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission – All Column Shift
    • I-6: First: 3.29:1, Second: 1.83:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 4.46:1.
    • 260 V-8: First: 2.79:1, Second: 1.70:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.87:1.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission – All Floor Shift
    • I-6: First: 3.16:1, Second: 2.21:1, Third 1.41:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 3.35:1.
    • 260 CID V-8: First: 2.73:1, Second: 2.04:1, Third: 1.51:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.81:1.
  • Two-Speed Automatic Transmission
    All Engines: Low: 1.82:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 1.73:1.
• Rear Gear Ratios
  • 144 CID I-6 2- and 4-door sedans, manual transmission –  3.10:1, Optional 3.50:1.
  • 144 CID I-6 2- and 4-door sedans, automatic transmission – 3.50:1, Optional 3.10:1.
  • 144 CID I-6 station wagons, all transmissions –  3.50:1, Optional 4.00:1.
  • 170 CID I-6 Convertible all transmissions – 3.50:1, Optional 3.20:1.
  • 170 CID I-6 2- and 4-door sedans 3-speed manual transmission – 3.20:1, Optional 3.50:1.
  • 170 CID I-6 2- and 4-door sedans 4-speed manual transmission – 3.50:1, Optional 3.20:1.
  • 170 CID I-6 2- and 4-door sedans, automatic transmission – 3.20:1, Optional 3.50:1.
  • 170 CID I-6 2-station wagons, all transmissions – 3.50:1, Optional None.
  • 260 CID  All Series, all transmissions – 3.25:1, Optional None.
  • Optional Rear Axles: All V-8s: 3.50:1 & 3.80:1 available special order or dealer installed.

1963 Ford Falcon Facts – Powertrain Options

• Transmissions
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission Standard.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission: Optional I-6 – ($90), V-8 ($188) except Sprint – Standard.
  • Automatic Transmission: Optional ($163).
• Engines
  • 144 CID I-6 – Standard in I-6 model pricing.
  • 170 CID I-6 – Optional in I-6 models ($137).
  • 260 CID V-8 ($158 in cars); ($196 in station wagons). Standard in Sprint.

1963 Ford Falcon Facts – Significant Options

• • Air conditioning ($360).
  • AM radio ($58).
  • Backup lights ($10).
  • Luggage rack on station wagons ($45).
  • Power tailgate window on Station Wagons ($29).
  • Tinted windshield ($21).
  • Two-tone paint ($19).
  • Wheel covers ($21).
  • White sidewall tires ($29).