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1970 Ford Maverick 2-Door Sedan

The compact Maverick, a 1970 model that debuted in April 1969, was Ford's import-fighting economy car and a runaway hit at 451,081 built. Only the two-door sedan was offered for 1970; the four-door followed in 1971.
0X91U115818
170 CID I6
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Ford Maverick

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code X St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Model Code 91 Maverick
Engine Code U 170 CID I6
Serial Number 115818 Production #115818

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year1970
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine170 CID I6
Cylinders6
Displacement170 CID
Horsepower105 HP
Compression Ratio9.1:1
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantSt. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1977
Headroom front37.6
Headroom rear36.1
Height52.3
Legroom front41.3
Legroom rear31.9
Length179.3
Nameplate origin1969
Wheelbase103.0
Width70.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)