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1971 Ford Torino 500 Ranchero

The 500 trim brought nicer fittings to the car-based Ranchero pickup; 12,678 were built on the 117" wheelbase in 1971.
1A47F116575
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
Ranchero
Body
Atlanta, GA (A)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Ford Torino 500

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 1 1971
Plant Code A Atlanta, GA (A)
Model Code 47 Torino 500
Engine Code F 302 CID V8 (F)
Serial Number 116575 Production #116575

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelTorino 500
Year1971
Body StyleRanchero
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

Production12678
Doors2
Wheelbase117
Front Tread60.5
Rear Tread60

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3.5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.0
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio3.17
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.75
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.99
Gears3

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14

Brakes

Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Drum Size10

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling11.4 Quarts / Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Battery12
RadiatorTubular and fin

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

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.