These are standard specifications for the 1973 Ford Torino, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 4 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1972 - 1976 |
| Price : | $2,700-$3,560 |
| Weight : | 3600 lbs | 1632.933 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4200 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 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L. |
| Power : | 156 HP (114.816 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| 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 : | 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial code number 'N' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 201 BHP (147.936 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Serial number code 'A' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L. |
| Power : | 219 BHP (161.184 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 98 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 4 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1973 : | 2,349,815 |
| Total 1973 Torino production : | 496,581 |
| 1973 Ford Torino | |
| Gran Torino Hardtop Coupe 4 dr. 5 P : | 138,962 |
| Gran Torino Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 98,404 |
| Gran Torino Sport Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 51,853 |
| Gran Torino Sport Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 17,090 |
| Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P : | 40,023 |
| Gran Torino Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P : | 60,738 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 28,005 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 37,524 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 5 P : | 23,982 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V240000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-5B.W/POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING GEARASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH WORM AND VALVE ASSEMBLY TORSION ROD LOCK PININADVERTENTLY OMITTED.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PIN WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V057000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-8D.POSSIBILITY THAT IN THE PROCESS OF CONNECTING THECENTER LINK TO IDLER ARM A COTTER PIN WAS OMITTED, WHICH HOLDS THE ATTACHINGNUT IN POSITION SHOULD ***** BE INSTALLED LOOSE.IF THIS PIN IS MISSING IT COULDALLOW ***** TO DROP OFF AND LINKAGE TO DISENGAGE FROM IDLER ARM, AND AFFECTSTEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALL COTTER PIN WHERENECESSARY.) |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V272000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-5C.EQUIPPED W/429-4V ENGINES.POSSIBILITY THAT CARBURETORMAY LEAK FUEL FROM AROUND POWER VALVE RESTRICTOR PLUG.IF CONDITION EXISTS,COULD DRAIN FUEL BOWL DURING ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND RESULT IN DELAYED STARTING.THERE IS ALSO POSSIBILITY OF FUMES FROM LEAKING FUEL WHICH COULD BE IGNITEDSHOULD SPARK OCCUR.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.) |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19730601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 73V159000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-9G.W/302-2V ENGINES AND POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THATTHE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE PINCH BOLTWHICH CLAMPS THE COUPLING FLANGE TO THE GEAR INPUT SHAFT.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS IT COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY AT THE STEERING WHEEL ANDULTIMATELY, TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLYRETORQUING BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY). |
| 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). |
Data updated June 2024
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Ford Torino?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Ford Torino? A: The 1973 Ford Torino has wheelbase sizes of 114.00 and 118.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Ford Torino? A: The 1973 Ford Torino has lengths of 203.70-, 207.30-, 211.60-inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Ford Torino? A: The 1973 Ford Torino has width of 79.00 and 79.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Ford Torino cost when new?A: The 1973 Ford Torino cost approximately $2,700 to $3,560 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1973 Ford Torino? A: The 1973 Ford Torino was offered as a Gran Torino Brougham, Gran Torino Brougham Sedan, Gran Torino Hardtop Coupe, Gran Torino Sedan, Gran Torino Sport Fastback Coupe, Gran Torino Sport Hardtop Coupe, Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon, Gran Torino Station Wagon, Hardtop Coupe, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1973? A: Ford produced 2,349,815 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many 1973 Torinos were produced? A: Ford produced 496,581 examples of the Torino in 1973.Q: What engines did the 1973 Ford Torino have? A: The 1973 Ford Torino had the following engine options: Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 88 HP (64.768 KW) @ 3200 RPM V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 4200 RPM V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 156 HP (114.816 KW) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (6555 cc | 400.0 cu in. | 6.6 L.) with 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 3800 RPM V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 201 BHP (147.936 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (7538 cc | 460.0 cu in. | 7.5 L.) with 219 BHP (161.184 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1973 Ford Torino have? A: The 1973 Ford Torino had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.