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1969 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1969 Ford Fairlane-Torino

Performance was the key word in the Fairlane lineup for 1969. Virtually all models, except four-door Sedans, looked very fast. And most of them were. When equipped with the new Cobra Jet 428, the Fairlanes were awesome performers. All models shared the same body as the 1968s, with only very minor trim updating. The taillights were revised slightly and were more square in shape than the 1968 type. The grille was revised slightly, with a more prominent center dividing bar than in 1968.

A new Windsor V-8 of 351 CID created by stroking the 302 and was released to fill the performance gap between the 302 CID and the 390 CID V-8s. It developed 250 HP in 2-barrel carburetor trim and 290 HP in 4-barrel configuration. Also all six cylinder models received the new Ford 250 CID I-6 delivering 155 HP and 240 ft. lbs. of torque, vastly increasing six cylinder performance.

Fairlane-Torino
The 1969 Fairlane-Torino saw some minor cosmetic changes, however there were quite a few performance oriented changes. Overall the 1969 models were similar in appearance to the 1968 models. The grille was revised slightly, and now had a more prominent center dividing bar, while the taillights were restyled on non-fastback models to be similar to the 1969 Ford full-size cars. Fastback models retained the 1968-style taillights and rear panel. All models above the Fairlane had an aluminum dividing bar that ran across the rear panel, between the taillights and inline with the reverse lights on Sportsroof models.

The number of models produced by Ford increased for 1969, from 14 to 16. All carryover models were the same as 1968, with the two new models being the “Cobra” 2-door Sportsroof and 2-door hardtop. The Cobra has the same body code as a Fairlane 500, so some sources refer to these cars as the “Fairlane Cobra”. The Cobra model did not have any Fairlane or Torino nameplates on its exterior or interior.

The engine line-up was revised for 1969. All models, except Torino GTs and Cobras, came standard with a new larger 250 CID I-6 engine. Optional engines included the 302 CID V-8 that was standard on GT models, the new for 1969 351 CID 2-barrel Windsor V-8, 351 4-barrel Windsor, 390 CID V-8 and the 428 CID Cobra Jet that was standard on Cobra models. The 428 CJ was available with or without the Ram Air Induction package at the same advertised power rating.

Ford Torino model production decreased for 1969, and a total of 129,054 units were produced. When including Fairlane production, 366,911 cars were produced, slightly down from the 1968 numbers. Torino GTs were the majority of Torino models produced, accounting for 81,822 units. Ford did not provide separate production numbers for the Cobra models.

Cobra Models
The Cobra was Ford’s attempt at making a muscle car package that focused on performance features. As a result, the Cobra came standard with a 428-4V CJ, competition suspension, 4-speed manual transmission and F70-14 tires. The Cobra had a blacked out grille, hood lock pins, and “Cobra” emblems. A hood scoop was standard on Ram Air equipped Cobras, while a non-functional scoop was optional on other Cobras. Early Cobras had a large “Cobra” decal on the front fenders, but this was later replaced with a metal emblem. The Cobra was Ford’s response to the successful Plymouth Road Runner. For this reason, the Cobra had the lesser trim level of the Fairlane 500 to help keep costs low.

Torino GT
The Torino GT was relatively unchanged from 1968. The grille received minor updates, including revised divider bars and the GT emblem moved to the lower left corner of the grille. The ‘C’ stripe was revised, and now ran in straight lines, rather than following the body line like in 1968. All 1969 Torino GT’s came equipped a non-functional fiberglass hood scoop that had turn signal indicators at the rear of the scoop. This scoop was functional if the 428-4V and Ram Air induction options were specified. The hood scoop could also be deleted from the GT for a credit. Although the Torino GT could be optioned to include all of the Cobra’s performance features, the GT was a more upscale vehicle which had the more deluxe Torino trim.

428 Cobra Jet V-8s
The 428 CJ without Ram Air, came with an 80-ampere heavy-duty battery, 3.25:1 rear axle, heavy-duty cooling package, 55-ampere alternator, chrome valve covers and dual exhaust. The Ram Air 428 CJ included all of the above, but had a 3.50:1 rear gear, and the functional hood scoop. When equipped with Ram Air, “428 Cobra Jet” emblems were placed on each side of the hood scoop; without Ram Air, “428” emblems were placed on the front fender. The 428 Cobra Jet had a 735 cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor. Transmission options remain unchanged; however, the FMX was added to the Torino line-up and was sometimes used instead of the C-4 and C-6.

The 428 CJ was no longer the top engine choice; superseded by the 428-4V Super Cobra Jet (SCJ). This engine was specifically designed for drag racing, and it was included with the “Drag Pack” option package. The Drag Pack option package could be ordered with the Q-code 428-4V or the R-code ‘Ram Air’ equipped 428-4V, and would transform either engine into a Super Cobra Jet. Included with 428 SCJ were cast pistons, a nodular controlled cast-iron crankshaft casting 1UA or 1UA B with an external weight on the snout behind the balancer, 427 “LeMans” cap screw connecting rods, an engine oil cooler, and either a 9 inch rear axle with 3.91:1 gears and a Traction-Lock limited slip or 4.30:1 gears with a Detroit Locker gear set. The Detroit Locker and the oil cooler were industry exclusives to Ford. This package did not change Ford’s advertised power rating of 335 HP.

The Torino Talladega
At mid-year the “Talladega Torino” was released to qualify the body style for use in NASCAR racing. The front end was extended several inches and used a flat grille-mounted at the front of the opening, rather than back several inches as on standard models. Also, the rear bumper from a standard Fairlane was used, up front, because it was more aerodynamic than the original front bumper. All Talladegas were equipped with the Cobra Jet 428 engine and buyers had a choice of either the Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, or the ‘top-loader’ four-speed manual gear box.

A total of 754 Talladegas may have been built, although the Talladega/Spoiler Registry can only account for 750. It is unknown if these cars were included in Ford’s production figures, but it is assumed that if they were it would be in the Torino GT Sportsroof numbers. This number includes all prototypes, pilot cars, and production cars built, plus a special post-production car for the president of Ford Motor Company, Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen, in March 1969.

1969 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Powertrains

• Transmissions
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission Standard – not available w/428 CID.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission: Optional – not available w/I-6 and 302 CID V-8.
  • Automatic Transmission: Optional all engines.
• Transmission Ratios
  
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission (Floor Shift on GT Models Only)
    – I-6 & 302 V-8: First: 2.99:1, Second: 1.75:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 3.17:1.
    – 351 & 390 V-8: First: 2.42:1, Second: 1.61:1, Third 1:1. Reverse: 2.33:1.
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
    – 351 CID V-8: First: 2.78:1, Second: 1.93:1, Third 1.36:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.78:1 (N/A Station  Wagons).
    – 390 & 428 CID CID V-8: First: 2.32:1, Second: 1.69:1, Third: 1.29:1, Fourth: 1:1. Reverse: 2.32:1.
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
    – 250 I-6 & 302 V-8 Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.02:1.
    – 351-390-428 V-8 Low: 2.40:1, Second: 1.47:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.10:1.
• Rear Axle
  • I-6:
    – Three Speed Manual: 3.00:1.
    – Automatic: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.00:1.
  • 302 V-8:
    –  Three Speed Manual: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.25:1.
    –  Automatic: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.25:1.
  • 351 V-8:
    –  Three Speed Manual: 3.25:1 Wagons 3.25:1.
    –  Four-speed: 3.25:1.
    –  Automatic: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.25:1.
  • 390 V-8:
    –  Three Speed: 3.00:1.
    –  Four-speed: 3.25:1.
    –  Automatic: 3.25:1.
  • 428 V-8:
    –  Four-speed: 3.25:1; SCJ 3.50:1 – 4.30:1.
    –  Automatic: 3.25:1; SCJ 3.50:1 – 4.30:1.
  • Optional Rear Axles: See 1969 Fairlane AMA Specifications Sheet page 3 HERE.

1969 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Powertrain Options

• • 302 cubic inch V-8 engine ($107 – standard on GTs).
  • 351 cubic inch 2-barrel V-8 engine ($84).
  • 351 cubic inch 4-barrel V-8 engine ($184 optional all Fairlanes including GT).
  • 390 cubic inch 4-barrel V-8 engine ($264 optional all Fairlanes including GT).
  • 428 cubic inch 4-barrel 335 HP V-8 engine ($444).

1969 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Significant Options

• • Air conditioning ($395).
  • AM radio ($61).
  • AM/FM stereo radio ($181).
  • 8-track stereo tape player ($139)
  • Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission ($184 with I-6 and 302 V-8; $222 with 390 & 428 V-8).
  • Four-speed manual transmission ($194 – standard on Cobras).
  • Luggage rack on station wagons ($47).
  • Power disc brakes ($65).
  • Power steering ($100).
  • Power tailgate on station wagons ($35)
  • Power windows ($100).
  • Tinted windshield ($44).
  • Two-tone paint ($27).
  • Vinyl roof on two-door hardtops ($74) on four-door hardtops ($90).
  • Wheel covers ($45).
  • White sidewall tires ($34).