1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1970 Fairlane-Torino – A Little Wider, A Little Longer . . . and Sleek
The 1970 Fairlane-Torino Series was completely restyled, with a sleek body shell and rounded fender contours. Mid-year, the Falcon name would become the lowest priced Fairlane, with Maverick replacing the Falcon nameplate in the low-price segment.
Four new and different V-8s were offered: 351 CID Cleveland (replacing the 4-barrel Windsor), and three 429 CID big blocks.
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General Year Information – 1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino
All Fairlane-Torino models had a wheelbase increase – now 117.0″ for all but station wagons, that now moved to 114.0″. The top-line Torino Series featured hidden headlights as part of its luxury package. The Cobra models offered a functional hood scoop in the Super Cobra Jet package and rear window louvers were available in the Cobra.
Interiors on the Torino were all new for 1970. The dashboard used a linear style speedometer centered on the driver and a new “ribbon” style tachometer was an option for V8 models. A temperature gauge was the only available gauge – oil pressure and electrics were monitored with warning lights. High back bucket seats were available for all 2-door models, as was an optional console. All 2-door hardtop, Sportsroof and convertible models had “DirectAire” ventilation systems as a standard feature, which eliminated side vent windows. The 2-door and 4-door sedans and station wagons still had vent windows but, the “DirectAire” system was an option for these models. The ignition switch was moved from the instrument panel to the steering column, in compliance with Federal regulations. The steering wheel and column-mounted shifter locked when the key was removed.
Due to the introduction of the Maverick, the Falcon became redundant, so it was moved to the Fairlane line as a nameplate for 1970 at mid-year. This made the Falcon the lowest-price Fairlane model. It was available as a 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan and wagon. It could be equipped with the Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet packages, and its 400 pound weight difference making it the hottest performance Ford mid-size car.
The 351 CID Windsor 4-barrel V-8 was replaced with the “Cleveland” canted valve 351 CID V-8. The cylinder heads were similar to the “Boss 302” heads, but designed specifically for this block.
The FE 428 CID V-8 was replaced with the canted valve 429 CID V-8. This engine had been available on Thunderbirds since 1968, and large Ford in 1969. Its more modern and freer flowing cylinder heads made it a better performing V-8 and horsepower was upped from 335 to 360 and 370. The Super Cobra Jet received many of the parts and pieces from the Boss 429 engine, but not the cylinder heads.
Historical Notes
Torino was named Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1970. Due to the new, reverse-curve Torino rear window design that impeded the air flow over the back of the car, and recognizing the impact of the aerodynamic Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird, Ford elected to race 1969 Talladega models this year. Only six NASCAR races were won by Ford this year.
1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino Factoids
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The 429 Cobra Jet used a Rochester Quadra-Jet carburetor, a strong hydraulic camshaft, a set of cylinder heads w/canted valve configuration. It had an output at 370 HP. All Cobra Jet engines used 4-bolt mains. The 429 Super Cobra Jet (429SCJ) used a Holley 780 CFM 4-bbl carburetor, a mechanical camshaft, forged pistons, and forged rods. See full AMA specs HERE.
1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Models Offered
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Falcon – The Falcon nameplate became the base trim level in the Fairlane replacing the Fairlane line. It was available in 2-door and 4-door sedan and as a base wagon. Exterior included chrome windshield and rear window moldings; chrome rain gutters, and the Falcon name, in script, on the rear fenders above the side marker lights. The interior trim included color-keyed front and rear arm rests; cigarette lighter; and vinyl-coated rubber floor mats. Falcon Models were 2-door Sedan, 4-door Sedan, and station wagon.
Fairlane 500– The Fairlane 500 was the upscale trim level of the intermediate Falcon/Fairlane/Torino Series and included chrome windshield, rear window and rain gutter moldings; front and rear door arm rests; cigarette lighter; Nylon carpeting. “Fairlane 500” in script, appeared on the rear fenders above the side marker lights. There were two chrome hash marks on the front fenders, behind the front wheel opening, and the Ford name, in block letters, was placed on the driver’s side of the hood and across the rear escutcheon panel.
Fairlane 500 models were the 4-door sedan, 2-door hardtop, and Custom Ranch Wagon.
Torino – The Torino was the intermediate trim level for the intermediate size Fairlane/Torino Series and included all the Fairlane 500 trim, plus a single horizontal chrome strip along the body side. The Torino name appeared in script, on the driver’s side of the hood and in block letters on the side of the front fenders, behind the front wheel opening.
Interiors on the Torino were all new for 1970. The dashboard used a linear style speedometer centered on the driver and a new “ribbon” style tachometer was an option for V8 models. High back bucket seats were available for all 2-door models, as was an optional console. All 2-door hardtop, SportsRoof and convertible models had “DirectAire” ventilation systems as a standard feature, which eliminated side vent windows.
The Torino was available as 4-door sedan, 2-door Hardtop, 4-door hardtop, 2-door Fastback, and a Torino Station wagon.
Torino Brougham – The Torino Brougham was the top trim level of the Torino Series for 1970 and included all the Torino trim, plus polished aluminum wheel well and rocker panel moldings; retractable headlights; wheel covers and the 220 horsepower, 302 cubic inch V-8 engine. The Squire station wagon version included all of the above features, plus simulated wood-grain appliques and power front disc brakes. The available Torino Brougham models were 2-door and 4-door Hardtop and Torino Squire Station Wagon.
Torino GT & Torino Cobra – The Torino GT was the sport version of the Torino Series and included all the Torino trim, plus outside color-keyed dual racing interior mirrors, hood scoop, trim rings with hub caps, courtesy lights, carpeting, padded seats, GT emblems. It received the 250 horsepower 351 CID V-8 engine and E70 x 15 fiberglass-belted white sidewall tires with F70 x 15 tires on convertibles versions.
The Torino Cobra was the high-performance version of the Torino Series and included all the Torino trim, plus the 360 horsepower, 429 cubic inch V-8 engine, four-speed manual transmission, competition suspension, seven-inch-wide wheels with hub caps, black center hood, hood locking pins, bright exterior moldings, courtesy lights, Cobra emblems and F70 x 15 fiberglass-belted black sidewall tires with raised white letters.
Two additional engines were available in the Cobra line the 370 HP Cobra Jet 429 CID V-8 and the 370 HP 429 CID Super Cobra Jet V-8.
The Torino Gt was available as a 2-door hardtop and Convertible – the Torino Cobra was only available as a 2-door Fastback.
1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Engines
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- 155 HP 250 CID I-6
- 220 HP 302 CID V-8
- 250 HP 351 CID V-8
- 300 HP 351 CID V-8
- 360 HP 429 CID V-8
- 370 HP 429 CID CJ V-8
- 375 HP 429 CID SCJ V-8
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250 CID I-6. (Code “L”) In-line 6. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 200 CID.
Bore and stroke: 3,682″ x 3.91″.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 155 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 240 @ 1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing:: Intake: 252 degrees, Exhaust: 254 degrees, Lift: 0.368″. Overlap: 35 degrees.
Carburetor: Carter one-barrel (Manual Transmission) Model D0ZF-9510-E; (Automatic Transmission) Model Model D0ZF-9510-F, (Automatic Transmission & air conditioning) Model Model D0ZF-9510-D.
302 CID 2-Barrel V-8. Code “F” V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 302 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 220 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 300 @ 2600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 266 degrees, Exhaust: 244 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.368″, (exhaust) 0.380″. Overlap 36 degrees.
Carburetor: (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model D0AF-9510C; (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model D0AF-9510-D; (Auto Transmission with air conditioning) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model D0AF-9510-U.
351 CID “Windsor” 2-Barrel V-8. Code “H” V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 351 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.5:1.
Horsepower: 250 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 355 @ 2600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 258 degrees, Exhaust: 260 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.400″, (exhaust) 0.400″. Overlap 32 degrees.
Carburetor: (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model D00F-9510-K; (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 2-barrel Model D00F-9510-L; (Auto Transmission with air conditioning) D00F-9510-M.
351 CID “Cleveland” 4-Barrel V-8. Code “M” V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 351 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1.
Horsepower: 300 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 380 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 268 degrees, Exhaust: 280 degrees, Overlap 37 degrees, Lift: (intake) 0.430″, (exhaust) 0.450″.
Carburetor: (Manual Transmission) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model D00F-9510-AB; (Auto Transmission) Ford Autolite 4-barrel Model D00F-9510-AC; (Auto Transmission with air conditioning) 4-barrel Model D00F-9510-AD.
NOTE: This was the canted valve version of the 351 CID V-8. It shared little with the standard “Windsor” V-8 engines.
429 CID Thunder Jet V-8. Engine Code “N” V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 429 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.36 x 3.59 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 360 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 480 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 256 degrees, Exhaust: 270 degrees, Lift: (Intake) 0.442″ (Exhaust) 0.486″. Overlap 36 degrees.
Carburetor: Ford Autolite 4-barrel (manual transmission) Model D0AF-9510-AL, (automatic transmission) Model D0AF-9510-AL.
429 CID 370 HP Cobra Jet V-8. Engine Code “C” V-8, Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 429 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.36 x 3.59 inches.
Compression ratio: 11.3:1.
Horsepower: 370 @ 5400 RPM.
Torque: 450 @ 3400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 282 degrees, Exhaust: 296 degrees, Lift: (Intake) 0.500″ (Exhaust) 0.500″. Overlap 58 degrees.
Carburetor: Rochester 4-barrel (manual transmission) Model D00F-9510-A, (manual transmission with air conditioning) Model D00F-9510-F, (automatic transmission) Model D00F-9510-B; (automatic transmission with air conditioning) Model D00F-9510-E.
429 CID Super Cobra Jet (Drag Pack) V-8. Engine Code “C” V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 429 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.36 x 3.59 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1.
Horsepower: 375 @ 5600 RPM.
Torque: 450 @ 4000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft timing: Intake: 300 degrees, Exhaust: 300 degrees, Lift: (Intake) 0.515″ (Exhaust) 0.515″. Overlap 72 degrees.
Carburetor: Holley 4-barrel (manual transmission) Model D00F-9510-N, (automatic transmission) Model D00F-9510-R.
NOTE 1: Except where cited, Torque is in lb. ft.
NOTE 2: For more engine information, you may access the 1970 Fairlane AMA Specifications Sheet HERE .
1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 117.00″ – Wagons 114.0″.
- Overall length: 206.20″ – Wagons 209.0″.
- Overall height: 2-Door – 52.30″, 4-Door – 53.10″, Fastback – 51.10″, Convertible – 52.70″, Wagons – 55.70″.
- Overall width: 2-Door – 76.70″, 4-Door – 76.40″, Fastback – 76.80″, Convertible – 76.70″, Wagons – 75.40″.
- Weight: Varies – See 1970 Fairlane AMA Specifications Sheet pg 24 and 24A HERE
- Front tread: 60.50″.
- Rear tread: 60.00″.
- Tires:
- Base: 7.35 x 14 four-ply tubeless black wall.
- Wagons: 7.75 x 14 four-ply tubeless black wall.
- GTs w/ 302/351 CID V-8: E70 x 14; w/429 V-8: F70 x 14, w/Air Conditioning: G70 x 14.
- Tire Details: See 1970 Fairlane AMA Specifications Sheet pg 18 HERE.
1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Powertrains
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- 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 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).
– 429 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 V-8 FMX – MX Low: 2.40:1, Second: 1.47:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.00:1.
– 351 V-8 C-4 Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.20:1.
– 429 V-8 C-4 Select-Shift Low: 2.46:1, Second: 1.46:1, Direct 1.00:1. Reverse: 2.20:1.
- Three-Speed Manual Transmission (Floor Shift on GT Models Only)
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- Rear Axle Ratios
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- I-6 Transmissions:
– Three Speed Manual: 3.00:1.
– Automatic: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.00:1. - 302 V-8 Transmissions:
– Three Speed Manual: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.25:1.
– Automatic: 2.79:1 Wagons 3.00:1. - 351 2-barrel V-8 Transmissions:
– Three Speed: 3.00:1.
– Four-speed: 3.00:1 (N/A) Wagons.
– Automatic: 3.25:1. - 351 4-barrel V-8 Transmissions:
– Three Speed: 3.25:1.
– Four-speed: 3.25:1 (N/A) Wagons.
– Automatic: 3.00:1 Wagons 3.25:1. - 429 V-8 Transmissions:
– Four-speed: 3.50:1; SCJ 3.50:1 – 4.30:1.
– Automatic: 3.50:1; SCJ 3.91:1 – 4.30:1. - Optional Rear Axle: See 1970 Fairlane AMA Specifications Sheet page 3-4 HERE.
- I-6 Transmissions:
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1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Powertrain Options
- Engines
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- 302 cubic inch V-8 engine ($108 – standard on GTs and Broughams).
- 351 cubic inch 2-barrel V-8 engine ($45 on GTs and Broughams, other $84).
- 351 cubic inch 4-barrel “Cleveland V-8 engine ($194 optional all Fairlanes and Torinos).
- 429 cubic inch 360 HP 4-barrel V-8 engine ($295 optional all Fairlanes Torinos).
- 429 cubic inch 370 HP 4-barrel V-8 engine ($504).
- 429 cubic inch 375 HP 4-barrel V-8 engine ($754).
- Transmissions
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- Three-Speed Manual Transmission Standard – not available w/429 CID.
- Four-Speed Manual Transmission: Optional – not available w/I-6 and 302 CID V-8, Standard with 429 CID V-8.
- Automatic Transmission: Optional all engines.
1970 Ford Fairlane-Torino Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning ($389).
- AM radio ($61).
- AM/FM stereo radio ($181).
- 8-track stereo tape player ($139)
- Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission ($201 with I-6 and 302 V-8; $222 with 351 and 429 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).
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