which is better?

father joe · 02-26-2002, 04:21 PM

I'm an old Ford guy so I'm askin which is better.; a '65 Ford Falcon, a '65 Fairlane, or a '65 Ford truck (any)?
I'm partial to '65 - as you can tell.

I just want some opinions for future possible rides.

Mr 5 0 · 02-26-2002, 04:58 PM

I would choose a '65 Falcon Futura coupe. 289 V-8 and (I believe) it was available with a 4 bbl. and 4-speed trans.

Mustang-size (the original 'Stang was based on the Falcon platform and they shared many parts) and - a 5.0 fits! Not common and still sharp. Can be modded for real performance.

The Fairlane was O.K. - it could be ordered with the 289/271 HP engine the Mustang had, but I always saw it as sort of an awkward car, although it's somewhat rare, now.

A 1965 F-150 is an old truck - you either like 'em or you don't. They bore me. The '65 F-150 did have a 351 engine available - for whatever that's worth.

Were I buying a new car in 1965, I probably would have chosen the Falcon 289 for it's Mustang underpinnings and lower cost. Fun car.

This is all subjective but hey, you wanted opinions.

srv1 · 02-26-2002, 09:35 PM

the 65 Fairlane was the one i picked. it was the sharpest car of the bunch you mentioned. not saying the others are bad, but a Fairlane has its place.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-27-2002, 12:17 AM

I like the 64 fairlanes the best IMO. I wanna make a 427 thunderbolt replica some day

Later

mustangman65_79 · 02-27-2002, 10:53 AM

If u like the use of a truck, but like the looks of a Falcon. Try to get a '65 Falcon Ranchero. Not sure, but I think even Fairlane had a Ranchero model too.

mustangdani55 · 02-27-2002, 11:16 AM

i picked the truck...cuz I love old trucks...

1969Mach1 · 02-27-2002, 05:12 PM

the '65 Falcon got my vote. But I would take any of them really.

02-27-2002, 06:08 PM

I PICK THE TRUCK TOO-------CAUSE I LIKE OLD TRUCKS TOO

PKRWUD · 02-27-2002, 06:59 PM

A couple years ago, a buddy and I built a '64 Ranchero. That thing was ugly as sin, but very fast. Since it wasn't an option, I didn't vote. Sorry.

Take care,
-Chris

95mustanggt · 03-06-2002, 03:56 PM

I like the falcon the best. There was one in my hometown when I was growning up that was awesome. I don't know if it was stock anymore, but it sure was cool

Crazy Horse GT · 03-07-2002, 12:51 AM

i like the 65 falcon body style,jmo

84LX89GT · 03-07-2002, 01:03 AM

I went with the fairlane. I'm not a big fan of the falcons for the simple reason that i love older big cars. For a racing car i'd go falcon but for cruising i'd go fairlane all the way.

PGkelly · 03-07-2002, 03:31 PM

too bad they are all old cars...otherwise i would have voted

mean81GT · 03-09-2002, 12:14 PM

i picked the falcon. My buddy's dad (who, incidentally, got me into mustangs!) restored a 63 Falcon using mustang 2 suspension parts. 5.0, aluminum heads, intake, carter AFB carb. top loader four speed. the car is so small and light it flies. He has a set of slicks on it, and drives it on the street. he can launch at a light and pick the front tires like 2 feet in the air! car is f-ing cool. i was going to buy it off of him, but i don't like the color. Gumby green.

02-26-2002, 04:21 PM	#1
father joe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: las vegas Posts: 20	which is better? I'm an old Ford guy so I'm askin which is better.; a '65 Ford Falcon, a '65 Fairlane, or a '65 Ford truck (any)? I'm partial to '65 - as you can tell. I just want some opinions for future possible rides.

02-26-2002, 04:58 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	1965 Fords I would choose a '65 Falcon Futura coupe. 289 V-8 and (I believe) it was available with a 4 bbl. and 4-speed trans. Mustang-size (the original 'Stang was based on the Falcon platform and they shared many parts) and - a 5.0 fits! Not common and still sharp. Can be modded for real performance. The Fairlane was O.K. - it could be ordered with the 289/271 HP engine the Mustang had, but I always saw it as sort of an awkward car, although it's somewhat rare, now. A 1965 F-150 is an old truck - you either like 'em or you don't. They bore me. The '65 F-150 did have a 351 engine available - for whatever that's worth. Were I buying a new car in 1965, I probably would have chosen the Falcon 289 for it's Mustang underpinnings and lower cost. Fun car. This is all subjective but hey, you wanted opinions.

02-26-2002, 09:35 PM	#3
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	the 65 Fairlane was the one i picked. it was the sharpest car of the bunch you mentioned. not saying the others are bad, but a Fairlane has its place. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

02-27-2002, 12:17 AM	#4
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I like the 64 fairlanes the best IMO. I wanna make a 427 thunderbolt replica some day Later __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

02-27-2002, 10:53 AM	#5
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	If u like the use of a truck, but like the looks of a Falcon. Try to get a '65 Falcon Ranchero. Not sure, but I think even Fairlane had a Ranchero model too. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

02-27-2002, 11:16 AM	#6
mustangdani55 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Posts: 334	i picked the truck...cuz I love old trucks... __________________ It makes people wonder what you've been up to!

02-27-2002, 05:12 PM	#7
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	the '65 Falcon got my vote. But I would take any of them really. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

02-27-2002, 06:08 PM	#8
gt lee Guest Posts: n/a	I PICK THE TRUCK TOO-------CAUSE I LIKE OLD TRUCKS TOO

02-27-2002, 06:59 PM	#9
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	A couple years ago, a buddy and I built a '64 Ranchero. That thing was ugly as sin, but very fast. Since it wasn't an option, I didn't vote. Sorry. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

03-06-2002, 03:56 PM	#10
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I like the falcon the best. There was one in my hometown when I was growning up that was awesome. I don't know if it was stock anymore, but it sure was cool __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

03-07-2002, 12:51 AM	#11
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	i like the 65 falcon body style,jmo __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

03-07-2002, 01:03 AM	#12
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I went with the fairlane. I'm not a big fan of the falcons for the simple reason that i love older big cars. For a racing car i'd go falcon but for cruising i'd go fairlane all the way. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

03-07-2002, 03:31 PM	#13
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	too bad they are all old cars...otherwise i would have voted __________________ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

03-09-2002, 12:14 PM	#14
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	i picked the falcon. My buddy's dad (who, incidentally, got me into mustangs!) restored a 63 Falcon using mustang 2 suspension parts. 5.0, aluminum heads, intake, carter AFB carb. top loader four speed. the car is so small and light it flies. He has a set of slicks on it, and drives it on the street. he can launch at a light and pick the front tires like 2 feet in the air! car is f-ing cool. i was going to buy it off of him, but i don't like the color. Gumby green. __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.