Fast is relative, Hemi vs. Hemi

They probably had - what - 2.76 gears? I knew some Ga. State Patrol officers back in the mid-1970's who claimed their smog 460 Fords would do 160. I was more than a bit skeptical of that claim. Thought it was funny, though, to hear these law officers bench racing just like any hot rodders I ever knew.

I agree with your skeptimism. Ford Police cars speedos only went to 140 MPH if I recall .

Here's one from a 1973 LTD Police car.
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