1971 Ford Torino 500 SportsRoof Hardtop
The mid-level 500 in fastback SportsRoof form gave the 1971 Torino a sportier silhouette; 11,150 were built on the 117" wheelbase.
1A34F174610
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
SportsRoof Hardtop
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
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 | A | Atlanta, GA (A) |
| Model Code | 34 | Torino 500 |
| Engine Code | F | 302 CID V8 (F) |
| Serial Number | 174610 | Production #174610 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelTorino 500
Year1971
Body StyleSportsRoof Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Assembly PlantAtlanta, GA (A)
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine302 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Dimensions
Production11150
Weight3196
Doors2
Wheelbase117
Length206.2
Width76.8
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60
Height51.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size10
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4.5
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTubular and fin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling11.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
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$2943.00
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.