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.
1L47H155297
351 CID V8 (H)
Engine
Ranchero
Body
(L)
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 | L | (L) |
| Model Code | 47 | Torino 500 |
| Engine Code | H | 351 CID V8 (H) |
| Serial Number | 155297 | Production #155297 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelTorino 500
Year1971
Body StyleRanchero
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine351 CID V8 (H)
Assembly Plant(L)
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence90%
Specifications
Engine
Engine351 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement351 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.