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1970 Ford Torino 4-Door Station Wagon

The Torino wagon brought the restyled 1970 intermediate's lines to a roomy hauler, the mid-size family wagon in base six-cylinder trim.
Confidence 95%
Model year needs verification: this serial block was also used in 1960. VIN model code 42 was used by both 1970 and 1960 Fords and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1970 interpretation. If this is a 1960 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
0Y42Y151582
302 CID V8
Engine
4-Door Station Wagon
Body
Wixom, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: NICB Passenger Vehicle Identification Manual; Ford Master Parts Catalog; Flory, American Cars.

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1970 Ford Torino

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code Y Wixom, MI
Model Code 42 Torino
Engine Code Y 302 CID V8
Serial Number 151582 Production #151582

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelTorino
Year1970
Body Style4-Door Station Wagon
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine302 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Horsepower210 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantWixom, MI
Plant CodeY
Pattern SourceFord

Original Specifications (Matched to: Torino GT)

Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1971
Headroom front37.8
Headroom rear36.8
Height53.3
Legroom front42.3
Legroom rear32.9
Length206.7
Nameplate origin1968
Wheelbase116.0
Width76.4

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)