144 Engine

• The 1960 and 1961 Falcons came with 144 cubic inch, inline "Falcon Six" engines that got 32.68 miles per gallon. The motors produce 85 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 134 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm. With a compression ratio of 8.7:1 they had a compression pressure rating of 155-195 pounds per square inch.
  
  

170 Engine

• The 170 ci "Special Six" was optional for 1961 Falcons. It produced 105 hp at 4,400 rpm with 158 foot-pounds of torque at 2,400 rpm. It had a bore and stroke of 3.5 inches by 2.94 inches with a compression ratio of 9.1:1 producing 155 to 195 psi of compression pressure.
  
  

260 Engine

• The 1963 Falcons came with the new 260 ci "Challenger V8." The black engine with blue rocker covers produced 164 hp at 4,000 rpm and 258 foot-pounds of torque at 2,200 rpm. The compression ratio of 8.8:1 resulted in 130-170 psi of compression pressure. The bore and stroke was 3.80 inches by 2.87 inches.
  
  

289 Engine

• The 1965 Falcons had a 200 hp 289 ci engine with a compression ratio of 9.3:1 and a bore and stroke of 4 inches by 2.87 inches.