1971 Ford Torino 500 Station Wagon
The Torino 500 was the mid-level trim of Ford's mid-size Torino for 1971. The Station Wagon rode a 117" wheelbase and saw 23,270 built for the model year.
1R42F114922
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
Station Wagon
Body
San Jose, CA (R)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Torino 500
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | R | San Jose, CA (R) |
| Model Code | 42 | Torino 500 |
| Engine Code | F | 302 CID V8 (F) |
| Serial Number | 114922 | Production #114922 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelTorino 500
Year1971
Body StyleStation Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Assembly PlantSan Jose, CA (R)
Plant CodeR
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine302 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Dimensions
Production23270
Doors4
Weight3685
Width75.4
Wheelbase117
Length209
Height55.7
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.0
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio3.17
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4.5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling11.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTubular and fin
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment390 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Front disc rear drum brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsBright Red / Dark Blue Metallic / Dark Green Metallic / Grabber Blue / Grabber Green Metallic / Grabber Yellow / Gray Gold Metallic / Light Gold / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Medium Yellow Gold / Pastel Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$3150.00
Specifications are for this model. The 1971 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.