1974 Ford Torino Specifications

Specifications

1973 1974 1975 1976

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1972 - 1976
Price :	$3,175-$4,375
Weight :	3510 lbs \| 1592.109 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'F'
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'H'
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'S'
Displacement :	6555 cc \| 400.0 cu in. \| 6.6 L.
Power :	170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	6.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'A'
Displacement :	7538 cc \| 460.0 cu in. \| 7.5 L.
Power :	215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.4 in \| 111 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'Q'
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	255 HP (187.68 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	7.9:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1974 :	2,179,791
Total 1974 Torino production :	428,625
1974 Ford Torino
Gran Torino Brougham HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	26,402
Gran Torino Brougham Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	11,464
Gran Torino Elite HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	96,604
Gran Torino Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	76,290
Gran Torino Hardtop Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	23,142
Gran Torino Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	72,728
Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	22,837
Gran Torino Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	29,866
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	22,738
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	31,161
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	15,393

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	212.0 in \| 5385 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,175
Weight :	3790 lbs \| 1719.115 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	216.0 in \| 5486 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,753
Weight :	4173 lbs \| 1892.841 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	222.0 in \| 5639 mm.
Width :	79.0 in \| 2007 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.

Gran Torino Hardtop Sport Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,760
Weight :	3770 lbs \| 1710.043 kg
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	212.0 in \| 5385 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Gran Torino Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,390
Weight :	3849 lbs \| 1745.877 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	216.0 in \| 5486 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.

Gran Torino Hardtop Coupe

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Exterior
Price :	$3,487
Weight :	3650 lbs \| 1655.612 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	212.0 in \| 5385 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Gran Torino Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,956
Weight :	4210 lbs \| 1909.624 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	222.0 in \| 5639 mm.
Width :	79.0 in \| 2007 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.

Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,235
Weight :	4248 lbs \| 1926.86 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	222.0 in \| 5639 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.

Gran Torino Brougham Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,900
Weight :	3890 lbs \| 1764.474 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	216.0 in \| 5486 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	118.0 in \| 2997 mm.

Gran Torino Brougham HardTop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,910
Weight :	3795 lbs \| 1721.383 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	212.0 in \| 5385 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Gran Torino Elite HardTop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$4,375
Weight :	4090 lbs \| 1855.193 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	212.0 in \| 5385 mm.
Width :	80.0 in \| 2032 mm.
Wheelbase :	114.0 in \| 2896 mm.

Handling

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V011000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPEED CONTROL OPTION MAY HAVE THEVENT SOLENOID ARMATURE BIND WITHIN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF AN UNDERSIZEBRASS EYELET THAT GUIDES THE ARMATURE.SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE SPEEDCONTROL SYSTEM WILL MAINTAIN OR, IF THE BINDING OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATOR MODE,IT WILL INCREASE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING EVEN THOUGH THEDRIVER ATTEMPTS TO DISENGAGE THE SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGWITH IMPROVED PARTS).

Component	SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V048000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO 118.POSSIBILITY THAT TORINO TWO DOOR HARDTOP MODELS WEREINADVERTENTLY BUILT WITH PASSENGER CAR SEAT BELTS IN THE RIGHT-HAND REARSEATING POSITION.WITH THE ADVERSE DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES OF THE SEAT BELT ANDRETRACTOR, A SMALL CHILD MAY NOT BE RESTRAINED BY THE BELT ASSEMBLY AS THELENGTH OF WEBBING EXTENDED MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PLACE THE RETRACTOR IN THELOCK-UP MODE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER SEAT BELTS WHERENECESSARY).

Component	TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	74V118000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO 127.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIRESTONE HR78-15 TIRES INSTALLEDMAY HAVE BEEN UNDERCURED DURING THE VULCANIZING PROCESS.THIS CONDITIONRESULTS IN LOCALIZED OVERHEATING AT THE TIRE SHOULDER OR LOWER SIDEWALL THATCOULD CAUSE CHUNKING AND/OR SEPARATION, RESULTING IN RAPID LOSS OF AIR DURINGVEHICLE OPERATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING TIRES WITH NEW TIRESWHEN NECESSARY).NOTE0 ALSO SEE FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY EQUIPMENTCAMPAIGN NUMBER 74E-017UCH.MODEL DOMSTART DOMEND.FORD 1974MAR - 1974JUN.TORINO 1974JUN - 1974JUN.F100 1974MAR - 1974JUN.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19730701
NHTSA Campaign ID	73V181000
Notes	FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-OB.POSSIBILITY THAT THE 2V CARBURETOR USED ON 302, 351 AND400CID ENGINES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE MISALIGNMENT BETWEEN THETRANSMISSION LINKAGE LEVER AND ADJUSTING SCREW ASSEMBLY AND THE THROTTLE LEVERTAB.IF CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY CAUSE CONTACT BETWEEN THE SCREW THREADS ANDTHE EDGE OF THE THROTTLE LEVER TAB AND CAUSE THROTTLE TO STICK IN AN OPENPOSITION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REALIGNING LINKAGE WHERE NECESSARY).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1974 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,750
Avg. Household Income :	$13,900
Avg. Home :	$34,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.55

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Ford Torino? A: The 1974 Ford Torino has wheelbase sizes of 114.00 and 118.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1974 Ford Torino? A: The 1974 Ford Torino has lengths of 212.00-, 216.00-, 222.00-inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1974 Ford Torino? A: The 1974 Ford Torino has width of 79.00 and 80.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1974 Ford Torino cost when new?A: The 1974 Ford Torino cost approximately $3,175 to $4,375 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1974 Ford Torino? A: The 1974 Ford Torino was offered as a Gran Torino Brougham HardTop Coupe, Gran Torino Brougham Sedan, Gran Torino Elite HardTop Coupe, Gran Torino Hardtop Coupe, Gran Torino Hardtop Sport Coupe, Gran Torino Sedan, Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon, Gran Torino Station Wagon, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1974? A: Ford produced 2,179,791 automobiles in 1974.

Q: How many 1974 Torinos were produced? A: Ford produced 428,625 examples of the Torino in 1974.

Q: What engines did the 1974 Ford Torino have? A: The 1974 Ford Torino had the following engine options: V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 140 BHP (103.04 KW) @ 3800 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 162 HP (119.232 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 3400 RPM

V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 215 HP (158.24 KW) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 255 HP (187.68 KW) @ 5600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1974 Ford Torino have? A: The 1974 Ford Torino had the following gearbox options: Manual, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.