1970 Ford Mustang Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Ford Mustang, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unit Steel
Production Years for Series :	1964 - 1973
Price :	$2,720-$3,715
Weight :	2720 lbs \| 1233.771 kg

Engine & Transmission

Straight 6 \| Serial Number Code 'T'
Displacement :	3277 cc \| 200.0 cu in. \| 3.3 L.
Power :	120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 80 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Valvetrain :	12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor

Inline 6
Displacement :	4097 cc \| 250.0 cu in. \| 4.1 L.
Power :	155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 1-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	250 HP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	4949 cc \| 302.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	10.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8 \| Serial Number Code 'M'
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Motorcraft 2-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	5752 cc \| 351.0 cu in. \| 5.8 L.
Power :	330 HP (242.88 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Torque :	355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Compression :	11.7:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)

V 8
Displacement :	7014 cc \| 428.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5400 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 101 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

V 8
Displacement :	7030 cc \| 429.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore :	4.4 in \| 111 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	11.3:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Holley 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Manual Ford ^Toploader^ close-ratio , Automatic FMX Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic

Production Figures

Total Ford Production for 1970 :	2,096,184
Total 1970 Mustang production :	197,045
1970 Ford Mustang
Boss 302 2 dr. 4 P :	6,318
Convertlble 2 dr. 4 P :	7,673
Fastback 2 dr. 4 P :	45,934
Grande 2 dr. 4 P :	13,581
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P :	82,569
Mach 1 2 dr. 4 P :	40,970

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

Chassis # 0F02Z140991
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Fastback

Exterior
Price :	$2,770
Weight :	2742 lbs \| 1243.75 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Convertlble

Exterior
Price :	$3,022
Weight :	2830 lbs \| 1283.666 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Grande

Exterior
Price :	$2,925
Weight :	2805 lbs \| 1272.327 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Mach 1

Exterior
Price :	$3,270
Weight :	3238 lbs \| 1468.732 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Boss 302

Chassis # 0T02G150495
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Exterior
Price :	$3,715
Weight :	3225 lbs \| 1462.835 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Chassis # 0F02Z134616
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Auction entries : 1

Exterior
Price :	$2,820
Weight :	2925 lbs \| 1326.758 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

FastBack

Chassis # 0F02Z123173
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Auction entries : 2

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Exterior
Price :	$2,875
Weight :	2950 lbs \| 1338.097 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Convertible

Exterior
Price :	$3,125
Weight :	3035 lbs \| 1376.653 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Grande

Exterior
Price :	$3,025
Weight :	3010 lbs \| 1365.313 kg
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	187.4 in \| 4760 mm.
Width :	74.1 in \| 1882 mm.
Height :	50.1 in \| 1273 mm.
Wheelbase :	108.0 in \| 2743 mm.
Front Track :	61.5 in \| 1562 mm.
Rear Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.

Handling

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Disc
Rear Brakes :	Drums

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	C78-14 four-ply tubeless blackwall

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	70V047000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKING MECHANSIM MAY BE ERRATIC INLOCKING ACTION.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY WITH PROPER SEAT BELTRETRACTOR MECHAN- ISM.)

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA Campaign ID	69V116000
Notes	POSSIBILITY THAT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BE IM- PAIRED BYCERTAIN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION PROBLEMS.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING REVISEDRETRACTOR.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1970 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$3,900
Avg. Household Income :	$9,350
Avg. Home :	$23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.36
Total Car Production :	8,283,949

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Ford Mustang? A: The 1970 Ford Mustang has a wheelbase size of 108.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 Ford Mustang? A: The 1970 Ford Mustang has a length of 187.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1970 Ford Mustang? A: The 1970 Ford Mustang has a width of 74.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 Ford Mustang cost when new?A: The 1970 Ford Mustang cost approximately $2,720 to $3,715 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Ford Mustang? A: The 1970 Ford Mustang was offered as a Boss 302, Convertible, Convertlble, Fastback, Grande, Hardtop Coupe, Mach 1.

Q: What tires did the 1970 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1970 Ford Mustang had C78-14 four-ply tubeless blackwall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1970? A: Ford produced 2,096,184 automobiles in 1970.

Q: How many 1970 Mustangs were produced? A: Ford produced 197,045 examples of the Mustang in 1970.

Q: What engines did the 1970 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1970 Ford Mustang had the following engine options: Straight 6 (3277 cc | 200.0 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 4400 RPM

Inline 6 (4097 cc | 250.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 155 BHP (114.08 KW) @ 4400 RPM

V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 220 HP (161.92 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM

V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) @ 5800 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 5400 RPM

V 8 (5752 cc | 351.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 330 HP (242.88 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 355 Ft-Lbs (481 NM) @ 2600 RPM

V 8 (7014 cc | 428.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 HP (264.96 KW) @ 5400 RPM

V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Ford Mustang have? A: The 1970 Ford Mustang had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual Ford ^Toploader^ close-ratio, Automatic FMX Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic.

1970 Ford Mustang Specifications

Features

Engine & Transmission

Production Figures

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Coupe

Fastback

Convertlble

Grande

Mach 1

Boss 302

Hardtop Coupe

FastBack

Convertible

Grande

Handling

Recall

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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