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How much Horsepower?...

By Duff - 06/20/2002 1:35:16 PM; IP 136.1.1.101

I'm thinking about buying a '64 Galaxie 500XL fastback and I'm curious as to how much horsepower the car is generating. I've only owned late 60's to 70's Ford Muscle Cars and have never thought about the full-sized perfromance Fords until now. I guess I don't want to be disappointed performance wise. Here's the info the owner gave me:
It originally had a 1964 'Z' code 390-4V but was replaced with a 'P' code (police) 390 with the three 2V carb set-up. It also has the factory headers from a '62 406 motor. -I think everything internally is stock 'P' code (cam, ingition, etc.). The car has a 3.5 open rear axle and a toploader 4-speed. Can anyone give me the 'ballpark' HP/torque this car would be in? And would this car drive with enough muscle to back it's awesome looks or would some aftermarket goodies be needed? (...I'm not looking for a drag strip car - just a car that can "hold it's own" on the street.)
I haven't seen or driven the car yet and I was hoping to gather as much info as I can before I do. He's asking "big-bucks" for this frame-off restored car and I want to get what I'm paying for, (Don't we all?!).
Thanks.

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