Ford Sprint Parts & Accessories

Ford Sprint Parts & Accessories

The Ford Sprint was the performance version of the Ford Falcon, offered from 1963 through 1965 as a Falcon-based sports coupe with the 260 cubic-inch small-block V8, a four-speed manual transmission, and suspension tuning that distinguished it from the economy-focused base Falcon lineup. Ford leveraged the Sprint for racing promotion, entering the Monte Carlo Rally and competing in various rally and track events to establish a performance identity for the compact Falcon platform. The Sprint's V8 option was a significant departure from the base Falcon's inline-six emphasis and gave compact Ford enthusiasts a genuine performance car in the sub-$3,000 price range. Collectors and performance restorers today value the Sprint for its relative rarity, distinctive badges, and role in Ford's early 1960s performance marketing strategy.

Popular Upgrades

Falcon Sprint builds most commonly focus on the 260 cubic-inch small-block V8 with Edelbrock Performer intake manifolds, Holley 4-barrel or Weber 4-barrel carburetors, and Hooker Competition headers designed for the compact Falcon engine bay. The 260 shares its basic architecture with the 289 Windsor, meaning that many 289 performance components adapt to the 260 with appropriate fitting, though intake port dimensions differ between the 260 and later 289. Front disc brake conversion kits from Classic Performance Products and Master Power Brakes address the factory drum setup that is inadequate for a V8-powered compact at spirited driving speeds.

Performance and Handling

The Falcon Sprint uses the Falcon's upper and lower control arm coil-spring front suspension with a rear leaf-spring live axle, a layout that responds to modern replacement bushings, sport springs, and shock absorber upgrades that sharpen handling significantly over worn original equipment. The Sprint's four-speed manual transmission is a desirable feature for performance builds, and rebuilding or upgrading the Borg-Warner T-10 or top-loader transmission with new synchro rings and bearings restores crisp, precise shifts. Front sway bar upgrades and adjustable rear shocks from Bilstein or Koni are the most cost-effective handling improvements for a Sprint used in road rallies or autocross.

What engine did the Ford Falcon Sprint use?

The Falcon Sprint was offered with the 260 cubic-inch small-block V8 producing 164 horsepower with a four-barrel carburetor as the standard Sprint engine, with the 289 cubic-inch small-block available as an upgrade option in 1964 and 1965. Both engines use Ford's compact small-block V8 architecture that shares bellhousing patterns and motor mount configurations with the larger Windsor family, enabling a straightforward 302 Windsor swap using factory motor mount provisions on most Sprint platforms. The Sprint's V8 configuration makes it the natural starting point for performance builds in the Falcon lineup.

Is the Ford Falcon Sprint rare?

Yes, the Falcon Sprint was produced in limited numbers relative to the mainstream Falcon six-cylinder models, and surviving examples with original matching-numbers engines and four-speed transmissions are considered desirable collector cars. Total Sprint production across 1963 to 1965 was measured in the tens of thousands rather than the hundreds of thousands of the base Falcon, and well-preserved examples command premiums over comparable base Falcons at auctions and collector car events. The Sprint's rarity, combined with its V8 performance credentials, makes correct-specification restoration parts particularly important to maintain originality.

Why These Parts Fit Right

Parts in this collection are cataloged to the Falcon Sprint's specific 1963 to 1965 production years and V8 engine applications, distinguishing the 260 and 289 small-block fitments from the six-cylinder Falcon components that do not apply to the Sprint. Fitment notes cover the performance-specific transmission and suspension hardware that distinguishes the Sprint from the base Falcon. Fast shipping keeps your Sprint restoration or performance build on schedule.

Explore our exhaust systems for 260 and 289 small-block headers and exhaust options, browse suspension components for Falcon platform coil springs and shock upgrades, and check our air intake systems for small-block Ford carburetor and intake manifold upgrades.