Ford Torino engine specifications explained
1968 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 200-1V I-6 | 115hp @ 3800 rpm | 1900NaN0 @ 2200 rpm | 1-barrel | 8.80:1 | 3.68" x 3.13" | T |
| 289-2V Windsor V8 | 200hp @ 4400 rpm | 2880NaN0 @ 2400 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.70:1 | 4.00" x 2.87" | C |
| 302-2V Windsor V8 | 210hp @ 4400 rpm | 3000NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.00" | F |
| 390-2V FE V8 | 265hp @ 4400 rpm | 3900NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.50:1 | 4.05" x 3.78" | Y |
| 390-4V FE V8 | 325hp @ 4800 rpm | 4270NaN0 @ 3200 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.50:1 | 4.05" x 3.78" | S |
| 427-4V* FE V8 | 390hp @ 5600 rpm | 4600NaN0 @ 3200 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.90:1 | 4.23" x 3.78" | W |
| 428-4V** FE V8 | 335hp @ 5600 rpm | 4450NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.70:1 | 4.13" x 3.98" | R |
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- NOTE: Listed as an option, but no cars produced with this engine
1969 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 250-1V I-6 | 155hp @ 4000 rpm | 2400NaN0 @ 1600 rpm | 1-barrel | 9.00:1 | 3.68" x 3.91" | L |
| 302-2V Windsor V8 | 220hp @ 4600 rpm | 3000NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.50:1 | 4.00" x 3.00" | F |
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 250hp @ 4600 rpm | 3550NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.50:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-4V Windsor V8 | 290hp @ 4800 rpm | 3850NaN0 @ 3200 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.70:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | M |
| 390-4V FE V8 | 320hp @ 4600 rpm | 4270NaN0 @ 3200 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.50:1 | 4.05" x 3.78" | S |
| 428-4V* FE V8 | 335hp @ 5600 rpm | 4450NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.70:1 | 4.13" x 3.98" | Q** |
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- NOTE: Available with Ram Air Induction option
- NOTE: VIN code 'R' with Ram Air
1970 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 250-1V I-6 | 155hp @ 4000 rpm | 2400NaN0 @ 1600 rpm | 1-barrel | 9.00:1 | 3.68" x 3.91" | L |
| 302-2V Windsor V8 | 220hp @ 4600 rpm | 3000NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.50:1 | 4.00" x 3.00" | F |
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 250hp @ 4600 rpm | 3550NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.50:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-2V Cleveland V8 | 250hp @ 4600 rpm | 3550NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.50:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-4V* Cleveland V8 | 300hp @ 5400 rpm | 3800NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 11.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | M |
| 429-4V 385 Series V8 | 360hp @ 4600 rpm | 4800NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.50:1 | 4.36" x 3.59" | N |
| 429CJ-4V* 385 Series V8 | 370hp @ 5400 rpm | 4500NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 11.30:1 | 4.36" x 3.59" | C** |
| 429SCJ-4V* 385 Series V8 | 375hp @ 5400 rpm | 4500NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 11.30:1 | 4.36" x 3.59" | C** |
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- NOTE: Available with Ram Air Induction option
- NOTE: VIN code 'J' with Ram Air
1971 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 250-1V I-6 | 145hp @ 4000 rpm | 2320NaN0 @ 1600 rpm | 1-barrel | 9.00:1 | 3.68" x 3.91" | L |
| 302-2V Windsor V8 | 210hp @ 4600 rpm | 2960NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.00" | F |
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 240hp @ 4600 rpm | 3500NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-2V Cleveland V8 | 240hp @ 4600 rpm | 3500NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 9.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-4V* Cleveland V8 | 285hp @ 5400 rpm | 3700NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.70:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | M |
| 429-4V 385 Series V8 | 360hp @ 4600 rpm | 4800NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 10.50:1 | 4.36" x 3.59" | N |
| 429CJ-4V* 385 Series V8 | 370hp @ 5400 rpm | 4500NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 11.30:1 | 4.36" x 3.59" | C** |
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- NOTE: Available with Ram Air Induction option
- NOTE: VIN code 'J' with Ram Air
1972 engines
Beginning in 1972 all Ford engines were rated SAE Net BHP and SAE net Torque, as installed in the vehicle
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 250-1V I-6 | 98hp @ 4000 rpm | 1830NaN0 @ 1600 rpm | 1-barrel | 8.00:1 | 3.68" x 3.91" | L |
| 302-2V Windsor V8 | 140hp @ 4000 rpm | 2390NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.50:1 | 4.00" x 3.00" | F |
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 153hp @ 3800 rpm | 2420NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.30:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-2V Cleveland V8 | 161hp @ 4000 rpm | 2760NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.60:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351CJ-4V* Cleveland V8 | 248hp @ 5400 rpm | 2990NaN0 @ 3600 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.60:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | Q |
| 400-2V 335 series V8 | 168hp @ 4200 rpm | 2970NaN0 @ 2200 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.40:1 | 4.00" x 4.00" | S |
| 429-4V** 385 Series V8 | 205hp @ 4400 rpm | 3220NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.50:1 | 4.36" x 3.59" | N |
| 429-4V*** 385 Series V8 | na | na | 4-barrel | NA | 4.36" x 3.59" | P |
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- NOTE: Available 2-door models only, Ram Air Induction optional
- NOTE: Ram Air Induction optional
- NOTE: Available with police "Interceptor" package only
1973 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 250-1V I-6 | 88hp @ 3200 rpm | 1960NaN0 @ 1600 rpm | 1-barrel | 8.00:1 | 3.68" x 3.91" | L |
| 302-2V Windsor V8 | 137hp @ 4200 rpm | 2300NaN0 @ 2200 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.00" | F |
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 156hp @ 3800 rpm | 2340NaN0 @ 2200 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-2V Cleveland V8 | 164hp @ 4000 rpm | 2760NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351CJ-4V* Cleveland V8 | 246hp @ 5400 rpm | 3120NaN0 @ 3600 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | Q |
| 400-2V 335 series V8 | 168hp @ 4000 rpm | 3100NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 4.00" | S |
| 429-4V 385 Series V8 | 198hp @ 4400 rpm | 3200NaN0 @ 2800 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.36" x 3.59" | N |
| 460-4V**385 Series V8 | 269hp @ 4600 rpm | 3880NaN0 @ 2800 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.80:1 | 4.36" x 3.85" | C |
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- NOTE: Available in 2-door models only
- NOTE: Available with police "Interceptor" package only
1974 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 302-2V Windsor V8 | 140hp @ 3800 rpm | 2300NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.00" | F |
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 163hp @ 4200 rpm | 2780NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.20:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-2V Cleveland V8 | 162hp @ 4000 rpm | 2780NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351CJ*-4V Cleveland V8 | 255hp @ 5600 rpm | 2900NaN0 @ 3400 rpm | 4-barrel | 7.90:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | Q |
| 400-2V 335 series V8 | 170hp @ 3400 rpm | 3300NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 4.00" | S |
| 460-4V 385 Series V8 | 220hp @ 4000 rpm | 3550NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.36" x 3.85" | A |
| 460-4V** 385 Series V8 | 260hp @ 4400 rpm | 3800NaN0 @ 2700 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.80:1 | 4.36" x 3.85" | C |
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- NOTE: Available in 2-door models only, not available in Gran Torino Elite
- NOTE: Available with police "Interceptor" package only
1975 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 143hp @ 3600 rpm | 2550NaN0 @ 2200 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.20:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-2V Modified V8 | 148hp @ 3800 rpm | 2430NaN0 @ 2400 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 400-2V 335 series V8 | 158hp @ 3800 rpm | 2760NaN0 @ 2000 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 4.00" | S |
| 460-4V 385 Series V8 | 216hp @ 4000 rpm | 3660NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.36" x 3.85" | A |
| 460-4V* 385 Series V8 | 226hp @ 4000 rpm | 3740NaN0 @ 2600 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.36" x 3.85" | C |
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- NOTE: Available with police "Interceptor" package only
1976 engines
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Carburetor | Compression ratio | Bore & stroke | VIN code |
|---|
| 351-2V Windsor V8 | 154hp @ 3400 rpm | 2860NaN0 @ 1800 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 351-2V Modified V8 | 152hp @ 3800 rpm | 2740NaN0 @ 1600 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 3.50" | H |
| 400-2V 335 series V8 | 180hp @ 3800 rpm | 3380NaN0 @ 1800 rpm | 2-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.00" x 4.00" | S |
| 460-4V 385 Series V8 | 202hp @ 3800 rpm | 3520NaN0 @ 1600 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.36" x 3.85" | A |
| 460-4V* 385 Series V8 | 226hp @ 3800 rpm | 3710NaN0 @ 1600 rpm | 4-barrel | 8.00:1 | 4.36" x 3.85" | C |
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- NOTE: Available with police "Interceptor" package only
References
- Book: Auto Editors of Consumer Guide . Encyclopedia of American Cars . Publications International . 2002 . 978-0-7853-6275-3.
- Brokaw, Jim. "The Invisible Cars - 350 Chevelle vs 351 Torino vs 318 Satellite". Motor Trend, June 1971
- Brokaw, Jim. "The Long and the Short of It". Motor Trend, March 1972
- Book: Gunnell, John . The Standard Catalog of V-8 Engines 1906–2002 . Krause Publications . 2003 . 978-0-87349-446-5.
- Book: Sanow, Edwin . Ford Police Cars, 1932–1997. MBI Publishing . 1997 . 978-0-7603-0372-6.
- Motor Repair Manual. Auto Repair Manual 1974–1979
- Chilton's Repair Manual. Auto Repair Manual 1972–1979
