1970 Ford Mustang Specifications

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    • 1970 Ford Mustang Model Years
    1964196519661967196819691970197119721973

    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
    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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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 (2.0 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

    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

    Hardtop Coupe

    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 0F02Z140991
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    Auction entries : 2
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    Price : $2,770
    Weight : 2742 lbs | 1243.75 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    Price : $3,022
    Weight : 2830 lbs | 1283.666 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    Price : $2,925
    Weight : 2805 lbs | 1272.327 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    Price : $3,270
    Weight : 3238 lbs | 1468.732 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    Boss 302
    Chassis # 0T02G150495
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    Price : $3,715
    Weight : 3225 lbs | 1462.835 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    Hardtop Coupe
    Chassis # 0F02Z134616
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    Auction entries : 1
    Price : $2,820
    Weight : 2925 lbs | 1326.758 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    FastBack
    Chassis # 0F02Z123173
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    Auction entries : 2
    FastBack
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    FastBack
    FastBack
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    FastBack
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    Price : $2,875
    Weight : 2950 lbs | 1338.097 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    Price : $3,125
    Weight : 3035 lbs | 1376.653 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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

    Price : $3,025
    Weight : 3010 lbs | 1365.313 kg
    Seating Capacity : 4
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    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.

    Steering
    Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

    Brakes
    Front Brakes : Disc
    Rear Brakes : Drums

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

    Component

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    Manufacturer

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    NHTSA Campaign ID69V116000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKING MECHANISM MAY BE IM- PAIRED BYCERTAIN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION PROBLEMS.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING REVISEDRETRACTOR.)

    Component

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    Manufacturer

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    NHTSA Campaign ID70V047000
    NotesPOSSIBILITY THAT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKING MECHANSIM MAY BE ERRATIC INLOCKING ACTION.(CORRECT BY REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY WITH PROPER SEAT BELTRETRACTOR MECHAN- ISM.)

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    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.

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