1970 Ford Thunderbird Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Ford Thunderbird, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1967 - 1971
Price : $4,960-$5,180
Weight : 4353 lbs | 1974.488 kg
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
Transmission:
Manual , Automatic Cruise-O-Matic

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

Hardtop

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.

Steering
Recirculating Ball
Turning Circle : 13.7 m | 539.408 in. | 13700.963 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 215-15 Radial Blackwalls

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 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.

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