These are standard specifications for the 1970 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1967 - 1971 |
| Price : | $4,960-$5,180 |
| Weight : | 4353 lbs | 1974.488 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Serial Number Code 'N' | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L. |
| Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.4 in | 111 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Motorcraft 4-barrel carburetor | |
Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic
Production Figures
| Total Ford Production for 1970 : | 2,096,184 |
| Total 1970 Thunderbird production : | 50,364 |
| 1970 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 4 P : | 5,116 |
| Landau 2 dr. 4 P : | 36,847 |
| Landau 4 dr. 4 P : | 8,401 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Width : | 77.3 in | 1963 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.7 in | 2913 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Landau
| Price : | $5,102 |
| Weight : | 4628 lbs | 2099.225 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Width : | 77.3 in | 1963 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.7 in | 2913 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Landau
| Price : | $5,180 |
| Weight : | 4462 lbs | 2023.929 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Width : | 77.3 in | 1963 mm. |
| Height : | 53.4 in | 1356 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.1 in | 2974 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball | |
| Turning Circle : | 13.7 m | 539.408 in. | 13700.963 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 215-15 Radial Blackwalls |
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.) |
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 |
1970 Ford Thunderbird FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Ford Thunderbird?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1970 Ford Thunderbird has wheelbase sizes of 114.70 and 117.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1970 Ford Thunderbird has a length of 215.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1970 Ford Thunderbird has a width of 77.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Ford Thunderbird cost when new?A: The 1970 Ford Thunderbird cost approximately $4,960 to $5,180 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Ford Thunderbird? A: The 1970 Ford Thunderbird was offered as a Hardtop, Landau.Q: What tires did the 1970 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1970 Ford Thunderbird had 215-15 Radial Blackwalls tires.Q: How many vehicles did Ford produce in 1970? A: Ford produced 2,096,184 automobiles in 1970.Q: How many 1970 Thunderbirds were produced? A: Ford produced 50,364 examples of the Thunderbird in 1970.Q: What engine did the 1970 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The engine powering the 1970 Ford Thunderbird was a V 8 (7030 cc | 429.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Ford Thunderbird have? A: The 1970 Ford Thunderbird had the following gearbox options: Manual, Automatic Cruise-O-Matic.