Engine profile

1964 Ford Galaxie engine range

Ford Mileage Maker Six, Windsor, and FE · 223 cubic inches · Ford

Seven Documented Paths 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Engine Summary

Manufacturer: Ford
Family: Ford Mileage Maker Six, Windsor, and FE
Displacement: 223 cubic inches

Also Known As

1964 Galaxie V-code 223 Mileage Maker Six1964 Galaxie C-code 289 Challenger V81964 Galaxie X-code 352 V81964 Galaxie Z-code 390 V81964 Galaxie P-code 390 Police V81964 Galaxie Q-code 427 High Performance1964 Galaxie R-code 427 High Performance

Identification reference

Engine Details

Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.

R-code 427 High Performance

Value: 427 cu in dual-four-barrel FE V8, 425 gross hp and 480 lb-ft
Application: High-performance path; lightweight equipment is an additional provenance claim
Type: carburetor / specification
Car pages: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1964 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1964 Ford full-size V8 AMA specifications

C-code 289 Challenger V8

Value: 289 cu in two-barrel Windsor V8, 195 gross hp and 282 lb-ft
Application: Regular small-block V8 path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1964 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1964 Ford full-size V8 AMA specifications

P-code 390 Police V8

Value: 390 cu in four-barrel FE V8, 330 gross hp and 427 lb-ft
Application: Police and special-duty context; verify order eligibility
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1964 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1964 Ford full-size V8 AMA specifications

Q-code 427 High Performance

Value: 427 cu in single-four-barrel FE V8, 410 gross hp and 476 lb-ft
Application: High-performance path requiring coherent Q-code provenance
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1964 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1964 Ford full-size V8 AMA specifications

V-code 223 Mileage Maker Six

Value: 223 cu in one-barrel inline six, 138 gross hp and 203 lb-ft
Application: Regular six-cylinder path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1964 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1964 Ford full-size six-cylinder AMA specifications

X-code 352 V8

Value: 352 cu in four-barrel FE V8, 250 gross hp and 352 lb-ft
Application: Regular FE path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1964 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1964 Ford full-size V8 AMA specifications

Z-code 390 V8

Value: 390 cu in four-barrel FE V8, 300 gross hp and 427 lb-ft
Application: Regular premium-fuel FE path
Type: engine assembly / specification
Car pages: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Sources: 1964 Ford full-size cars fact sheet , 1964 Ford full-size V8 AMA specifications

Cars Using This Engine

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Two- and four-door sedan, fastback hardtop, and convertible series

1964 Ford Galaxie 500

Galaxie 500; five non-wagon body styles

Source Trail

Over-Drive Magazine 1964 Ford full-size cars fact sheet

Ford Motor Company 1964 Ford full-line brochure, May 1964 revision

Ford Motor Company 1964 Ford full-size V8 AMA specifications

Ford Motor Company 1964 Ford full-size six-cylinder AMA specifications

Over-Drive Magazine 1964 Ford full-size production and factory prices

MercuryStuff 1964 Ford identification

Ford Motor Company 1960-1964 Ford car parts and accessories text catalog

Galaxie Club of America 1964 Galaxie specifications