You shouldn't have a problem with THAT old car. For comparison, a 1966 Dodge Charger 383 4 bbl runs 16.3@85 mph BONE STOCK NEW (325hp, 425 lb/ft torque). The Charger is probably a lighter than the New Yorker (Charger weighs 3760), but only had 7.75" wide, 14" diameter tires. Info from Motor Trend January 1966
But don't let that fool you into believing "old cars are slow". A 1969 Dodge Charger with 440 runs 13.9 (automatic) 13.68 (4 spd), and the 426 Hemi Charger runs 13.48@109. Keep in mind these are bone stock 3800 lb cars with 8 inch wide tires. Info from Hot Rod Feb 1969 & Car Life April 1969.
Imagine the same power plants in a lighter car (like a Cuda) with a few mods
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347 (Coast High short block), 279/284 .493/.510, TFS TW, Stealth, 750, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, March serpentine pulley system, Art Carr C-4, Currie 9" w/3.55, alum Drv Shft, susp mods, Total Control subframes & tower braces, Trans Am Racing power dual master, 4 wheel disc
In a 66 coupe
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