1973 Ford Torino Pillared Hardtop
Base of the mid-size Torino range, this 1973 pillared hardtop carried thin door pillars and the lowest price in the line at $2,641, with 37,524 produced on a 118" wheelbase.
Confidence
90%
3H27S184208
400 CID V8 (S)
Engine
Pillared Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH (H)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Ford Torino
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH (H) |
| Model Code | 27 | Torino |
| Engine Code | S | 400 CID V8 (S) |
| Serial Number | 184208 | Production #184208 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelTorino
Year1973
Body StylePillared Hardtop
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 (S)
Assembly PlantLorain, OH (H)
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Specifications
Engine
Engine400 CID V8
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Dimensions
Production6315 - 37524
Doors2 / 4
Wheelbase115.5 / 118
Rear Tread56 / 60
Front Tread57 / 60.5
Weight3789
Width79.3
Height53
Length212
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.25 / 3.5
Rear Axle Ratio5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate / Single plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.25 / 3.50
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Reverse Ratio3.17 / 4.48
1st Gear Ratio2.99 / 3.29
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.75 / 1.83
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeF78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesFront disc rear self-adjusting drum / Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size10
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes / Rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity16 / 22.5
Oil Capacity3.5 / 4.5
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Cooling11.2 Quarts / 8.5 Quarts / Centrifugal pump with thermostat / Centrifugal water pump
Battery12
RadiatorFin and tube / Tubular and fin
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
Equipment170 cu. in. Inline 6 engine / 351 cu. in. V8 engine / 400 cu. in. V8 engine / 429 cu. in. V8 engine / 460 cu. in. V8 engine / Air conditioning / Fordomatic automatic transmission / Power brakes / Power seats / Power steering / Power windows / Pushbutton Radio / Radio
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. / Blue Glow / Bright Green Gold Metallic / Bright Red / Chestnut / Corinthian White No. 2 / Dark Green Metallic / Glacier Blue / Gold Glow / Heritage Burgundy / Ivy Glow / Light Blue / Light Green / Light Pewter Metallic / Medium Blue Metallic / Medium Bright Yellow / Medium Brown Metallic / Medium Copper Metallic / Medium Green Metallic / Ming Green / Oxford Blue / Rangoon Red / Raven Black / Rose Beige / Sandshell Beige / Silver Moss / Tan / Two Tone Colors Available / Viking Blue / White
Pricing
MSRP$2641.00
Other
EngnoLast letter in serial no.
B&s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16
Fbsize10.72
Wsize14 x 5
Specifications are for this model. The 1973 VIN resolves model year, model, body style, and engine; the engine shown is the VIN-coded engine (other engines were optional). Figures vary by option and are representative of the model as built.