In 1964 they offered the coupe and the convertible.
The Coupe base offered before options.
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.
The convertible came with the following base before options.
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.
Engine Options for 1964
101 HP 170 CID I-6
Base engine: Inline Six. Overhead valves.(Code “U”) Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 170 CID.
Bore and stroke: 3.50″ x 2.94″.
Compression ratio: 8.7:1.
Horsepower: 101 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 156 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: 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.
120 HP 200 CID I-6
Optional (late) Inline Six. (Code “T”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 200 CID.
Bore and stroke: 3,684″ x 3.13″.
Compression ratio: 9.2:1.
Horsepower: 120 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 190 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: 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.
164 HP 260 CID V-8
Optional Two Barrel V-8. (Code “F”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
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.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: 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 289 CID v-8
210 HP Optional V-8. (Code “C” or Code “D”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
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.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: 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 289 CID V-8
271 HP Optional “Hi-Po” V-8. (Code “K”) Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
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.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: 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
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 – Powertrain Options
Engines
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).
Transmissions
Three-Speed Manual Transmission Standard.
Four-Speed Manual Transmission: Optional.
Automatic Transmission: Optional.
1964 Ford Mustang Facts – Significant Options
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).